toss
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/tɔs/
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/tɒs/
lightly throw
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toss' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tossen,' where 'tossen' meant 'to throw or fling.'
Historical Evolution
'tossen' transformed into the modern English word 'toss.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw or fling,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of throwing something lightly.
The toss of the coin decided the winner.
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Verb 1
to throw something lightly or casually.
She tossed the ball to her friend.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35