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- Dictionarycast/kɑːst/
verb
- 1. cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface: "the moon cast a pale light over the cottages" Similar
- 2. register (a vote): "votes have been cast in 40 per cent of the seats" Similar
noun
- 1. an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mould: "bronze casts of the sculpture"
- 2. an act of throwing something forcefully: "he grabbed a spear for a third cast"
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The meaning of CAST is to cause to move or send forth by throwing. How to use cast in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cast.
CAST definition: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
Define cast. cast synonyms, cast pronunciation, cast translation, English dictionary definition of cast. a group of actors: the cast for the play was chosen; mold or pattern; a tinge; to throw forcefully: cast the first stone Not to be confused with: caste – a...
cast verb (ACTORS) C2 [ T ] to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, movie, or show: He was often cast as the villain. In her latest movie she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).
A cast is a model that has been made by pouring a liquid such as plaster or hot metal onto something or into something, so that when it hardens it has the same shape as that thing.
to put or place, especially hastily or forcibly: to cast someone in prison. to deposit or give (a ballot or vote). to bestow; confer: to cast blessings upon someone.
A cast is the group of actors who make up a film or stage play. And the act of being chosen for the part? Well, they were cast by the director. That's showbiz for you.
Definition of cast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of cast noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. cast. noun. /kɑːst/ /kæst/ actors. [countable + singular or plural verb] all the people who act in a play or film. an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly.
CAST meaning: 1. to choose an actor for a particular part in a film or play: 2. to throw something 3. to send…. Learn more.
