A2 — Elementaryverb
gettare
to throw, to toss, to cast
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lanciaretirarescagliarebuttareproiettare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
raccogliereprendereteneretrattenereconservare
Usage note
'Gettare' and 'buttare' are interchangeable in informal speech. 'Buttare' is more colloquial. 'Lanciare' suggests throwing something with aim/intent. 'Scagliare' = to hurl.
Example
"Non gettare la spazzatura per strada — usa il cestino."
"Don't throw litter in the street — use the bin."
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