cast vs copy

cast and copy both are nouns.

cast and copy both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No
copy	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, copy is a hypernym of cast; that is, copy is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

cast: object formed by a mold
copy: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

cast (noun)	copy (noun)
the act of throwing dice	a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
a violent throw	matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
object formed by a mold	material suitable for a journalistic account
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made

cast (verb)	copy (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	reproduce someone's behavior or looks
formulate in a particular style or language	make a replica of
choose at random	reproduce or make an exact copy of
throw forcefully	copy down as is
to remove
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
put or send forth
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
deposit
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

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