throw vs take

throw and take both are nouns.

throw and take both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No
take	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take is a hypernym of throw; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than throw:

throw: to remove
take: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Other hypernyms of throw include remove, take away, withdraw.

throw (noun)	take (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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)	take (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
utter with force; utter vehemently	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
propel through the air	ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	be seized or affected in a specified way
place or put with great energy	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
cause to fall off	be a student of a certain subject
to remove	take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface	interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
make on a potter's wheel	accept or undergo, often unwillingly
put or send forth	take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
organize or be responsible for	make a film or photograph of something
cause to be confused emotionally	lay claim to; as of an idea
move violently, energetically, or carelessly	obtain by winning
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
	serve oneself to, or consume regularly
	get into one's hands, take physically
	have sex with; archaic use
	occupy or take on
	travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
	head into a specified direction
	take somebody somewhere
	take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
	proceed along in a vehicle
	experience or feel or submit to
	take into one's possession
	conquer by force
	buy, select
	engage for service under a term of contract
	receive or obtain regularly
	receive willingly something given or offered
	require (time or space)
	admit into a group or community
	to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
	make use of or accept for some purpose
	assume, as of positions or roles
	carry out
	develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
	require as useful, just, or proper
	be designed to hold or take
	have with oneself; have on one's person
	be capable of holding or containing

throw vs take

throw and take both are nouns.

throw and take both are verbs.

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