The difference between Disposable and Throwaway
When used as nouns, disposable means any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired, whereas throwaway means something temporary and disposable.
When used as adjectives, disposable means that can be disposed of, whereas throwaway means disposable.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disposable and Throwaway
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Disposable as a noun:
Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.
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Disposable as an adjective:
That can be disposed of.
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Disposable as an adjective:
That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
Examples:
"Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones."
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Disposable as an adjective:
Available to be used.
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
Examples:
"Water was provided in throwaway plastic bottles, but the more ecologically minded of us refilled our initial bottles from the fountain."
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Extemporaneous; off the cuff.
Examples:
"The host made a throwaway remark about the president that was later repeated on the television news."
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Throwaway as an adjective:
Selected or used without care or attention.
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Throwaway as a noun:
Something temporary and disposable.