tossed

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw something with a light or casual motion.

• Verb

  To move or cause to move lightly or casually.

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Pronunciation

1. /tɔst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tossed
osses , mosses , blossoms , glosses

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Homonyms

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1. Tossed () : A condition of food that has been lightly tossed in a pan or over a fire.
   

2. Tossed () : A state of agitation or confusion.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Tossed () : A condition of food that has been lightly tossed in a pan or over a fire.
   

2. Tossed () : A state of agitation or confusion.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tossed that leads to same result
toss , toss her cookies , toss his cookies , toss one's cookies , toss their cookies , tossed , tossed her cookies , tossed his cookies , tossed one's cookies , tossed their cookies , tosser , tossers , tosses , tosses her cookies , tosses his cookies , tosses one's cookies , tosses their cookies , tossing , tossing her cookies , tossing his cookies , tossing one's cookies , tossing their cookies , tossed salad , tossed salads , toss back , tossed back , tosses back , tossing back , toss in , tossed in , tosses in , tossing in , toss off , tossed off , tosses off , tossing off , toss out , tossed out , tosses out , tossing out

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Forms

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tosses, tossed (past tense and past participle)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Derived from the Old English 'tossian'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tossed' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In the game of horseshoes, a 'toss' is the act of throwing a horseshoe towards a stake.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cast: Related to the act of throwing or tossing an object.

2. Flip: Similar to tossing, but implies a quick, forceful motion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tossed' has been used to describe the actions of characters in various situations, such as tossing a coin to make a decision or tossing a ball back and forth between two people. In art, the term 'tossed' has been used to describe the technique of applying paint in a light, casual manner. In music, the term 'tossed' is not commonly used, but it could potentially refer to a rhythm or melody that is light and playful.

How to Memorize "tossed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself throwing a ball back and forth with someone. Visualize the motion of the ball as it is tossed back and forth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tossed' with the feeling of being playful or carefree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tossed Salad' to remember the past tense and past participle form of the verb.

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