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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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CAST definition: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
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 meaning: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
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.
cast. (kɑːst , kæst ) Word forms: casts , casting language note: The form cast is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle. 1. countable noun [with singular or plural verb] B2. The cast of a play or film is all the people who act in it.
[transitive] to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that somebody is less honest, good, etc. cast something on/upon something This latest evidence casts serious doubt on his version of events. cast something ‘You know that I'm not one to cast aspersions,’ he said.
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. 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.
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.
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.
