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drift vs cast

cast vs drift

drift and cast both are nouns.

drift and cast both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drift Yes No Yes No
cast Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drift and cast are synonyms defined as:
  • drift and cast: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other synonyms of drift include ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander.
drift (noun) cast (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine the act of throwing dice
the pervading meaning or tenor the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a general tendency to change (as of opinion) a violent throw
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents object formed by a mold
a force that moves something along bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
a process of linguistic change over a period of time the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
drift (verb) cast (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
be subject to fluctuation formulate in a particular style or language
drive slowly and far afield for grazing choose at random
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment throw forcefully
be in motion due to some air or water current to remove
wander from a direct course or at random form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
move in an unhurried fashion select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
cause to be carried by a current put or send forth
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
vary or move from a fixed point or course deposit
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Difference between drift and cast

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