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cast vs drift

drift vs cast

cast and drift both are nouns.

cast and drift both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
drift Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cast and drift are synonyms defined as:
  • cast and drift: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other synonyms of cast include ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander.
cast (noun) drift (noun)
the act of throwing dice a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel the pervading meaning or tenor
a violent throw a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
object formed by a mold a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal a force that moves something along
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
the visual appearance of something or someone a process of linguistic change over a period of time
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast (verb) drift (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
formulate in a particular style or language be subject to fluctuation
choose at random drive slowly and far afield for grazing
throw forcefully move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
to remove be in motion due to some air or water current
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold wander from a direct course or at random
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet move in an unhurried fashion
put or send forth cause to be carried by a current
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
deposit vary or move from a fixed point or course
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Difference between cast and drift

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