Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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drift | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
drift (noun) | cast (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |