cast vs forge

cast and forge both are nouns.

cast and forge both are verbs.

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

As verbs, forge is a hypernym of cast; that is, forge is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

cast: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
forge: make something, usually for a specific function

Other hypernyms of cast include form, mold, mould, shape, work.

cast (noun)	forge (noun)
the act of throwing dice	a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
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)	forge (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	create by hammering
formulate in a particular style or language	make a copy of with the intent to deceive
choose at random	make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
throw forcefully	make something, usually for a specific function
to remove	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold	move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet	move ahead steadily
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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