Tosses Meaning in English
word · lemma: toss
ˈtɔsɪz
TAW-siz
tˈɒsɪz
TOS-siz
Definition
Third person singular of 'toss': to throw something lightly or casually, or to mix (especially salad) by lightly turning ingredients.
Usage & Nuances
'Tosses' is the present simple third person singular form (he/she/it tosses). Common with 'tosses a coin', 'tosses the ball', and in cooking (e.g., 'tosses the salad'). More casual and lighter than 'throws'.
Spanish: lanza - arroja - agita (ensalada)Portuguese (BR): joga - lança - mistura (salada)Portuguese (PT): atira - lança - mistura (salada)Chinese (Simplified): 扔 - 抛 - 拌（沙拉）Chinese (Traditional): 扔 - 拋 - 拌（沙拉）Hindi: फेंकता है - उछालता है - मिलाता है (सलाद)Arabic: يرمي - يقذف - يخلط (سلطة)Bengali: ছোঁড়ে - নাড়েRussian: бросает - подбрасывает - перемешиваетJapanese: 投げる（ながる） - あおる - 混ぜるVietnamese: ném - trộnKorean: 던진다 - 버무린다Turkish: fırlatır - karıştırırUrdu: اچھالتا ہے - پھینکتا ہے - ہلکا سا ملاتا ہےIndonesian: melempar - mengaduk
Example Sentences
She tosses the ball to her dog.
basic
He tosses a coin to decide who goes first.
basic
She tosses the salad with fresh dressing.
basic
He tosses his keys on the table every time he comes home.
natural
The chef tosses the pasta with olive oil and herbs.
natural
Sometimes she tosses and turns all night and can't sleep.
natural