cast vs stage

cast and stage both are nouns.

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

cast (noun)	stage (noun)
the act of throwing dice	a section or portion of a journey or course
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
a violent throw	a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
object formed by a mold	a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal	the theater as a profession (usually `the stage')
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens	any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something
the visual appearance of something or someone	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
the actors in a play	any distinct time period in a sequence of events
the distinctive form in which a thing is made

cast (verb)	stage (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	perform (a play), especially on a stage
formulate in a particular style or language	plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
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