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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 cast someone in a particular way or as a particular thing means to describe them in that way or suggest they are that thing. Democrats have been worried about being cast as the party of the poor. [be VERB -ed + as] Holland would never dare cast himself as a virtuoso pianist. [V pron-refl + as] [ Also + in] 4. verb.
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.
[transitive] to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction. cast something + adv./prep. She cast a welcoming smile in his direction. I cast an angry look at him. He groaned, casting his eyes to the ceiling. cast somebody something She cast me a disapproving glance. Definitions on the go.
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.
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...
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.
