work vs throw

work and throw both are nouns.

work and throw both are verbs.

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

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

work: make something, usually for a specific function
throw: make on a potter's wheel

Other hyponyms of work include carve, swage, upset, chip, layer, cut out, machine, grind, stamp, puddle, beat, preform, preform, mound, hill, roughcast, remold, reshape, sinter, cast, mold, mould, coil, hand-build, handbuild, sculpt, sculpture, model, mold, mould.

work (noun)	throw (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
the occupation for which you are paid	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
a place where work is done	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)	a single chance or instance
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

work (verb)	throw (verb)
give a workout to	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
go sour or spoil	utter with force; utter vehemently
cause to undergo fermentation	propel through the air
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
use or manipulate to one's advantage	place or put with great energy
to mix into a homogeneous mass	cause to fall off
perform as expected when applied	to remove
move into or onto	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
shape, form, or improve a material	make on a potter's wheel
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence	put or send forth
prepare for crops	organize or be responsible for
make something, usually for a specific function	cause to be confused emotionally
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
proceed along a path	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
move in an agitated manner
provoke or excite
be employed
cause to work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
have and exert influence or effect
operate in or through
cause to operate or function
behave in a certain way when handled

work vs throw

work and throw both are nouns.

work and throw both are verbs.

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