throw vs turn

throw and turn both are nouns.

throw and turn both are verbs.

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

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

throw: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
turn: let (something) fall or spill from a container

Other hypernyms of throw include release.

throw (noun)	turn (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something	taking a short walk out and back
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam	a favor for someone
a single chance or instance	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
	turning or twisting around (in place)
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a movement in a new direction
	an unforeseen development
	a circular segment of a curve
	(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

throw (verb)	turn (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	twist suddenly so as to sprain
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	change to the contrary
utter with force; utter vehemently	go sour or spoil
propel through the air	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
place or put with great energy	change color
cause to fall off	become officially one year older
to remove	have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface	direct at someone
make on a potter's wheel	shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
put or send forth	let (something) fall or spill from a container
organize or be responsible for	alter the functioning or setting of
cause to be confused emotionally	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
move violently, energetically, or carelessly	to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly	to change orientation or direction
	cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
	cause to move around or rotate
	pass to the other side of
	move around an axis or a center
	to send or let go
	cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
	channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
	get by buying and selling
	accomplish by rotating
	undergo a change or development
	cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

throw vs turn

throw and turn both are nouns.

throw and turn both are verbs.

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