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unlearn vs throw out

throw out vs unlearn

unlearn and throw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unlearn No No Yes No
throw out No No Yes No
As verbs, throw out is a hypernym of unlearn; that is, throw out is a word with a broader meaning than unlearn:
  • unlearn: discard something previously learnt, like an old habit
  • throw out: throw or cast away
Other hypernyms of unlearn include cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out, discard, dispose, fling, put away, throw away, toss, toss away, toss out.
unlearn (verb) throw out (verb)
discard something previously learnt, like an old habit bring forward for consideration or acceptance
try to forget; put out of one's memory or knowledge cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
throw or cast away
remove from a position or office
force to leave or move out
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