cast vs shed

cast and shed both are nouns.

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

As verbs, cast and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cast include cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off.

As verbs, shed is a hyponym of cast; that is, shed is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:

Other hyponyms of cast include exuviate, molt, moult, slough, abscise, exfoliate, autotomise, autotomize.

cast (noun)	shed (noun)
the act of throwing dice	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
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 (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

cast (verb)	shed (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
formulate in a particular style or language	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
choose at random	to remove
throw forcefully	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
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