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Q: How is the word 'pitch' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast , fling , hurl , sling , throw , and toss . While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target. // pitch horseshoes

Q: When could 'cast' be used to replace 'pitch'?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering. // cast it to the winds

Q: When would 'fling' be a good substitute for 'pitch'?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing. // flung the ring back in his face

Q: In what contexts can 'hurl' take the place of 'pitch'?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight. // hurled himself at the intruder

Q: When is it sensible to use 'sling' instead of 'pitch'?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim. // slung the bag over his shoulder

Q: Where would 'throw' be a reasonable alternative to 'pitch'?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm. // can throw a fastball and a curve

Q: When can 'toss' be used instead of 'pitch'?

The meanings of toss and pitch largely overlap; however, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion. // tossed the coat on the bed

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1 an act or instance of diving

the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

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dive,
plunge

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descent,
drop

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jump,
leap

2 the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

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pitch

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Synonyms & Antonyms of pitch (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to fix in an upright position

needed help pitching a tent

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2 to cast oneself head first into deep water

when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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surface

3 to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions

the ship pitched in the choppy sea

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4 to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

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let fly

5 to get rid of as useless or unwanted

we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

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6 to provide publicity for

the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers

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push

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beat the drum (for)

7 to set or cause to be at an angle

the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

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bank

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Frequently Asked Questions About pitch

How is the word pitch distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast, fling, hurl, sling, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

When could cast be used to replace pitch?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

When would fling be a good substitute for pitch?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

In what contexts can hurl take the place of pitch?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

When is it sensible to use sling instead of pitch?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Where would throw be a reasonable alternative to pitch?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve