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toss vs deep-six

deep-six vs toss

toss is a noun but deep-six is not a noun.

toss and deep-six both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
deep-six No No Yes No
As verbs, deep-six is a hyponym of toss; that is, deep-six is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toss:
  • toss: throw or cast away
  • deep-six: toss out; get rid of
toss (noun) deep-six (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
an abrupt movement
toss (verb) deep-six (verb)
agitate throw from a boat
throw or toss with a light motion toss out; get rid of
throw carelessly
lightly throw to see which side comes up
move or stir about violently
throw or cast away
Difference between toss and deep-six

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