perform vs cast

perform is not a noun while cast is a noun.

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

perform (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

perform (verb)	cast (verb)
carry out or perform an action	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
give a performance (of something)	formulate in a particular style or language
get (something) done	choose at random
perform a function	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