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toss vs toss back

toss back vs toss

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

toss and toss back both are verbs.

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

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