precipitate vs cast

cast vs precipitate

precipitate and cast both are nouns.

precipitate is an adjective but cast is not an adjective.

precipitate and cast both are verbs.

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

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

precipitate: hurl or throw violently
cast: throw forcefully

Other hypernyms of precipitate include hurl, hurtle.

precipitate (noun)	cast (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering	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

precipitate (adjective)	cast (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation

precipitate (verb)	cast (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
hurl or throw violently	formulate in a particular style or language
bring about abruptly	choose at random
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong	throw forcefully
fall from clouds	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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