shed vs cast

shed and cast both are nouns.

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

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

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

As verbs, shed and cast are synonyms defined as:

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

shed (noun)	cast (noun)
an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage	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

shed (adjective)	cast (adjective)
shed at an early stage of development

shed (verb)	cast (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over	formulate in a particular style or language
to remove	choose at random
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities	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