toss away

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Definition

Verb: - To discard or get rid of something, typically by throwing it.

Usage

This verb describes the action of deliberately disposing of an item, often because it is no longer wanted or needed. It implies a casual or sometimes careless throwing motion. It is a phrasal verb.

Examples
  • "Please don't toss away those old magazines; I want to read them."
  • "He tossed away the empty wrapper without thinking."
  • "It's time to toss away these broken toys."
Advanced Usage
  • "to toss something away as useless": To discard something after judging it to have no value.
    • The company tossed away the prototype as useless.
Variants and Related Words
  • Toss out (phrasal verb): A synonym meaning to discard or throw away.
    • We need to toss out all the expired food.
  • Throw away (phrasal verb): A very common synonym with the same meaning.
  • Discard (verb): A more formal single-word synonym.
Synonyms
  • Discard
  • Dispose of
  • Jettison
  • Throw out
  • Cast aside
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Toss out: To discard; often interchangeable with "toss away."
    • The judge tossed out the evidence.
  • Toss aside: To discard or reject, sometimes with a nuance of disregard.
    • She tossed aside their advice and did it her own way.
Verb
  1. throw or cast away
    • Put away your worries