mold vs cast

mold and cast both are nouns.

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

As nouns, mold and cast are synonyms defined as:

mold and cast: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Other synonyms of mold include mould.

As nouns, mold and cast are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mold include mould, stamp.

As verbs, mold and cast are synonyms defined as:

mold and cast: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Other synonyms of mold include mould.

As verbs, cast is a hyponym of mold; that is, cast is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mold:

mold (noun)	cast (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens	the act of throwing dice
sculpture produced by molding	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a distinctive nature, character, or type	a violent throw
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold	object formed by a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter	bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
the process of becoming mildewed	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the distinctive form in which a thing is made	the visual appearance of something or someone
loose soil rich in organic matter	the actors in a play
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made

mold (verb)	cast (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
shape or influence; give direction to	formulate in a particular style or language
fit tightly, follow the contours of	choose at random
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold	throw forcefully
make something, usually for a specific function	to remove
form in clay, wax, etc	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