typecast vs cast

cast vs typecast

typecast is not a noun while cast is a noun.

typecast and cast both are verbs.

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

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

typecast: cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
cast: select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

typecast (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

typecast (verb)	cast (verb)
identify as belonging to a certain type	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cast repeatedly in the same kind of role	formulate in a particular style or language
	choose at random
	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

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