exfoliate vs cast

cast vs exfoliate

exfoliate is not a noun while cast is a noun.

exfoliate and cast both are verbs.

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

As verbs, cast is a hypernym of exfoliate; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than exfoliate:

exfoliate: cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
cast: to remove

Other hypernyms of exfoliate include cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off.

exfoliate (noun)	cast (noun)
	the act of throwing dice
	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

exfoliate (verb)	cast (verb)
grow by producing or unfolding leaves	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters	formulate in a particular style or language
remove the surface, in scales or laminae	choose at random
spread by opening the leaves of	throw forcefully
come off in a very thin piece	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

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