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throw vs skim

skim vs throw

throw and skim both are nouns.

throw is not an adjective while skim is an adjective.

throw and skim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
skim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, skim is a hyponym of throw; that is, skim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • skim: cause to skip over a surface
Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, ground, prostrate, cast, hurl, hurtle, heave, bombard, pelt, defenestrate, deliver, pitch, shy, drive, deep-six, throw overboard, ridge, jettison, fling, lob, chuck, toss, skip, skitter, juggle, flick, flip, pass.
throw (noun) skim (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) reading or glancing through quickly
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
throw (adjective) skim (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
throw (verb) skim (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly read superficially
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
utter with force; utter vehemently remove from the surface
propel through the air cause to skip over a surface
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation coat (a liquid) with a layer
place or put with great energy travel on the surface of water
cause to fall off examine hastily
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
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