WordCmp.com

throw vs skip

skip vs throw

throw and skip both are nouns.

throw and skip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
skip Yes No Yes No
As verbs, skip is a hyponym of throw; that is, skip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • skip: 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, skim, skitter, juggle, flick, flip, pass.
throw (noun) skip (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) a mistake resulting from neglect
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly a gait in which steps and hops alternate
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 (verb) skip (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly bypass
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture cause to skip over a surface
utter with force; utter vehemently jump lightly
propel through the air leave suddenly
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation bound off one point after another
place or put with great energy intentionally fail to attend
cause to fall off
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
Difference between throw and skip

Words related to "throw"

Words related to "skip"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.