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toss vs fling

fling vs toss

toss and fling both are nouns.

toss and fling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
fling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fling is a hypernym of toss; that is, fling is a word with a broader meaning than toss:
  • toss: throw or toss with a light motion
  • fling: throw with force or recklessness
As verbs, toss and fling are synonyms defined as:
  • toss and fling: throw or cast away
toss (noun) fling (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team a brief indulgence of your impulses
the act of flipping a coin a usually brief attempt
an abrupt movement the act of flinging
toss (verb) fling (verb)
agitate throw with force or recklessness
throw or toss with a light motion move in an abrupt or headlong manner
throw carelessly indulge oneself
lightly throw to see which side comes up throw or cast away
move or stir about violently
throw or cast away
Difference between toss and fling

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