cast vs phrase

cast and phrase both are nouns.

cast and phrase both are verbs.

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

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

cast: formulate in a particular style or language
phrase: put into words or an expression

Other hypernyms of cast include articulate, formulate, give voice, word.

cast (noun)	phrase (noun)
the act of throwing dice	dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
a violent throw	a short musical passage
object formed by a mold	an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
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)	phrase (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	put into words or an expression
formulate in a particular style or language	divide, combine, or mark into phrases
choose at random
throw forcefully
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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