Add and Throw

Add

Add verb - To join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase.

Throw and add are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throw" instead a verb "Add".

Nearby Words: added, adding

Throw

Throw verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.

Add and throw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Add" instead a verb "Throw".

Nearby Words: thrown, throwing, thrower

Common collocations

stuff add stuff throw stuff
time add time throw time
game add game throw game
weight add weight throw weight
Other words: weapon, water, items, weapons.

Both words in one sentence

  • Some of them are beneficial, but they can add something like Vomicious Venom, which makes people throw up, or a sleeping potion.
  • The Lannister boys (Jaime and Tyrion) repeatedly have their "what the hell, just throw it at the wall" moments that add up beyond their generalised snarkery and trolling.
  • Throw It In: Kovacs was a frequent ad-libber and was frequently known to add in gags of his own durung filming.
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