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cast vs exfoliate

exfoliate vs cast

cast is a noun but exfoliate is not a noun.

cast and exfoliate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
exfoliate No No Yes No
As verbs, exfoliate is a hyponym of cast; that is, exfoliate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:
  • cast: to remove
  • exfoliate: cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
Other hyponyms of cast include exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough, abscise, autotomise, autotomize.
cast (noun) exfoliate (noun)
the act of throwing dice
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a violent throw
object formed by a mold
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) exfoliate (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth grow by producing or unfolding leaves
formulate in a particular style or language cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
choose at random remove the surface, in scales or laminae
throw forcefully spread by opening the leaves of
to remove come off in a very thin piece
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
Difference between cast and exfoliate

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