turn vs throw

turn and throw both are nouns.

turn and throw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
turn	Yes	No	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw is a hyponym of turn; that is, throw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than turn:

turn: let (something) fall or spill from a container
throw: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

Other hyponyms of turn include deflate.

turn (noun)	throw (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
taking a short walk out and back	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
a favor for someone	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	a single chance or instance
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

turn (verb)	throw (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
change to the contrary	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
go sour or spoil	utter with force; utter vehemently
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become	propel through the air
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
change color	place or put with great energy
become officially one year older	cause to fall off
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to	to remove
direct at someone	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel	make on a potter's wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container	put or send forth
alter the functioning or setting of	organize or be responsible for
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form	cause to be confused emotionally
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to change orientation or direction	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

turn vs throw

turn and throw both are nouns.

turn and throw both are verbs.

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