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throw back vs toss

toss vs throw back

throw back is not a noun while toss is a noun.

throw back and toss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw back No No Yes No
toss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, toss is a hypernym of throw back; that is, toss is a word with a broader meaning than throw back:
  • throw back: throw back with a quick, light motion
  • toss: throw or toss with a light motion
Other hypernyms of throw back include flip, pitch, sky.
throw back (noun) toss (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
an abrupt movement
throw back (verb) toss (verb)
throw back with a quick, light motion agitate
throw or toss with a light motion
throw carelessly
lightly throw to see which side comes up
move or stir about violently
throw or cast away
Difference between throw back and toss

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