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toss vs shake up

shake up vs toss

toss is a noun but shake up is not a noun.

toss and shake up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
shake up No No Yes No
As verbs, shake up is a hypernym of toss; that is, shake up is a word with a broader meaning than toss:
  • toss: agitate
  • shake up: change the arrangement or position of
Other hypernyms of toss include agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, stir up, vex.
toss (noun) shake up (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) shake up (verb)
agitate make fuller by shaking
throw or toss with a light motion change the arrangement or position of
throw carelessly stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
lightly throw to see which side comes up shock physically
move or stir about violently shake; especially (a patient to detect fluids or air in the body)
throw or cast away organize anew
Difference between toss and shake up

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