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Dima
throw, toss, chuck, hurl What's the difference between (or among) these words?
13 de abr. de 2014 9:25
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Julianka
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Throw "Throw" means to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. Toss "Toss" means to throw something with a quick, light motion. She tossed the paper into the recycling bin. Chuck "Chuck" means to throw something carelessly. Someone has chucked a butt at me. Hurl "Hurl" means to throw something violently. He hurled a rock through the window.
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Dima
Thanks, Xarmanla.
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
Dima
And how it sings in a well-known song "as he faced the sun he cast no shadow":)
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
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Adonde fueres haz lo
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All are synonyms with different connotations. But the most important thing, to me, is that "chuck" isn't used much anymore in the US. And when it WAS used, like 15 years ago, it was only used by young kids. I've talked to my friends about this, about how people don't say "chuck" anymore. And adults never really ever used it.
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Adonde fueres haz lo
I haven't heard it in about 15 years, to be honest. We used it as kids but it's been a long time since I've heard it being used. The young kids from 8-15 I know don't use it either. But use it if you wish.
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
Dima
Thanks lads and especially Peachy for I'm more in BrE.:) And I believe, it is also common in other commonwealth countries.
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
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Logan Susnick
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Between is for distinct items or people and among is for a relationship between the units of a group. - I couldn't choose between vanilla, chocolate, apple and lemon ice cream. - I was sitting between two very sexy women so it made me a little uncomfortable. - Are there any among you who speak English? - The news of the merger created fear among the employees.
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xarmanla
I would still use among for more than two ice cream choices.
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
Logan Susnick
And there's English for ya! In this case even The Chicago Manual of Style says use what feels right. You can either go with the old "use between for two and among for more than two" or the one that sounds right to me which is "use between for distinct choices and among for not so distinct things or people"
14 de abril de 2014 · Responder
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Dima
thanks. but why? you say between two things and among more then two, don't you?:)
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Gary
between ;)
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