Was ist der Unterschied zwischen toss away the empty packet und dumped the old tyres ?Du kannst auch einfach Beispielsätze geben.

Note: tyres is English(UK) -- tires is English(US)

In general, "dump" means to drop, while "toss away" means to throw. People don't usually say "toss away" old tires. (Since they are too heavy to toss) Also, toss away usually means to discard (put in garbage). However, dump can mean drop to the ground. For example, a "dump truck" can carry dirt, and it will 'dump' it--but that does not mean the dirt is being discarded.

Dump is also used in non-tangible ways. A girlfriend may 'dump' her boyfriend, but she would not say she is 'tossing away' her boyfriend. However, people may use the phrase "throw away" in non-tangible ways. For example, a person may "throw away their career" by doing something illegal.