Pronunciation

/tɒs/

Definitions

• Verb:
  • Noun: A light, upward movement of something, typically a small object, with one’s hand or a throwing motion. For example: “He tossed the coin into the air.”
  • Transitive verb: To throw or propel (an object) with a light, casual motion. For example: “She tossed the ball to her friend.”
  • Intransitive verb: To move or jolt suddenly or roughly. For example: “The car was tossed around on the rough road.”

Phrases

• “Toss a coin” means to make a decision by flipping a coin.
• “Toss and turn” refers to the restless movement of turning over due to sleeplessness.
• “Toss salad” is a culinary term for mixing salad ingredients together.

Example Sentences

• Verb (n.): “He tossed the keys onto the table when he came home.”
• Verb (transitive): “She tossed the clothes into the washing machine.”
• Verb (intransitive): “The wind tossed the leaves off the trees.”

Synonyms

-甩 (shuǎi) -Throw (throw) -Fling -Hurl -Skewer (informal)

Antonyms

• Catch
• Hold
• Receive
• Keep

Idioms

• Toss a curveball: To present something unexpected or difficult.
• Toss out a theory: To propose an idea without much evidence or foundation.