ensemble vs cast

cast vs ensemble

ensemble and cast both are nouns.

ensemble is not a verb while cast is a verb.

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

As nouns, cast is a hypernym of ensemble; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than ensemble:

ensemble: a cast other than the principals
cast: the actors in a play

Other hypernyms of ensemble include cast of characters, dramatis personae.

ensemble (noun)	cast (noun)
a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)	the act of throwing dice
the chorus of a ballet company	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a group of musicians playing or singing together	a violent throw
an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole	object formed by a mold
a cast other than the principals	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

ensemble (verb)	cast (verb)
	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	formulate in a particular style or language
	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

Difference between ensemble and cast

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