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toss vs abandon

abandon vs toss

toss and abandon both are nouns.

toss and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hyponym of toss; that is, abandon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toss:
  • toss: throw or cast away
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
toss (noun) abandon (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
the act of flipping a coin a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
an abrupt movement
toss (verb) abandon (verb)
agitate leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
throw or toss with a light motion stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
throw carelessly leave behind empty; move out of
lightly throw to see which side comes up forsake, leave behind
move or stir about violently give up with the intent of never claiming again
throw or cast away
Difference between toss and abandon

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