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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

toss

verb · Say it: TOS

What it means

Foundation

to throw something lightly or gently

The referee tossed a coin to decide which team would start.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • chuck
  • flip
  • lob
  • throw

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • catch

More examples

  • Grace tossed a ball of wool to her playful kitten.

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