throw vs turn on

turn on vs throw

throw is a noun but turn on is not a noun.

throw and turn on both are verbs.

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

As verbs, turn on is a hyponym of throw; that is, turn on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:

throw: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn on: cause to operate by flipping a switch

Other hyponyms of throw include switch on, cut, switch off, turn off, turn out.

throw (noun)	turn on (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)	turn on (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	become hostile towards
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	get high, stoned, or drugged
utter with force; utter vehemently	cause to operate by flipping a switch
propel through the air	to evoke sexual feelings
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
place or put with great energy	produce suddenly or automatically
cause to fall off	be contingent on
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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