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throw vs take away

take away vs throw

throw is a noun but take away is not a noun.

throw and take away both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
take away No No Yes No
As verbs, take away is a hypernym of throw; that is, take away is a word with a broader meaning than throw:
  • throw: to remove
  • take away: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Other hypernyms of throw include remove, take, withdraw.
throw (noun) take away (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
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 away (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly take out or remove
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 get rid of something abstract
propel through the air take away a part from; diminish
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation buy and consume food from a restaurant or establishment that sells prepared food
place or put with great energy remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state
cause to fall off take from a person or place
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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