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retire vs cast aside

cast aside vs retire

retire and cast aside both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
cast aside No No Yes No
As verbs, cast aside is a hypernym of retire; that is, cast aside is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
  • cast aside: throw or cast away
retire (verb) cast aside (verb)
prepare for sleep throw or cast away
cause to get out
cause to be out on a fielding play
lose interest
pull back or move away or backward
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between retire and cast aside

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