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toss vs throw back

throw back vs toss

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

toss and throw back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
throw back No No Yes No
As verbs, throw back is a hyponym of toss; that is, throw back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toss:
  • toss: throw or toss with a light motion
  • throw back: throw back with a quick, light motion
Other hyponyms of toss include submarine, lag, toss back.
toss (noun) throw back (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) throw back (verb)
agitate throw back with a quick, light motion
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 toss and throw back

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