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cast
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- pronunciation:
- kaest
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
casts, casting, cast |
| definition 1: |
to throw or fling.
The children cast their pennies into the wishing well.- synonyms:
- fling, pitch, throw
- similar words:
- chuck, heave, hurl, shy, sling, toss
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| definition 2: |
to direct (one's eyes, or a look or glance).
She cast a look of deep suspicion at him.As soon as the director cast his eyes upon the child, he knew she was right for the part.- synonyms:
- address, direct
- similar words:
- communicate, impart
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| definition 3: |
to cause to fall upon a person, object, or idea; shed.
The discussion cast new light on a familiar topic.- synonyms:
- direct, shed, spread, throw
- similar words:
- bequeath, bestow, broadcast, disperse, disseminate, distribute, give, impart, scatter, sow, strew
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| definition 4: |
in fishing, to throw outward.
The fishermen cast their nets some miles from shore.He cast his line into the middle of the stream.- similar words:
- fling, hurl, launch, propel, throw
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| definition 5: |
to choose (an actor) for a role in a play or film.
The director decided to cast an unknown actress in the lead role.He had hoped to be cast as the leading man, but they cast him as the villain.- synonyms:
- choose, pick, select
- similar words:
- appoint, assign, designate
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| definition 6: |
to form into a hard object by pouring or setting material into a mold.
These statues were cast in bronze.- synonyms:
- form, mold, shape
- similar words:
- model, sculpt, work
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| definition 7: |
to give formally (one's vote or ballot).
Don't forget to cast your vote on Tuesday.- synonyms:
- register
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| related words: |
bowl, clap, dart, dash, fling, form, hammer, jettison, lash, level, plunge, project, reflect, remove, send, thrust |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to throw, esp. a fishing line or net.
This new reel makes it so easy to cast.- similar words:
- fly-cast, hurl, pitch, throw, toss
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| definition 2: |
to form a hard object by pouring or setting material into a mold.
- similar words:
- model
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| definition 3: |
to choose actors for a play or film.
The production company will begin casting for the film next week.- similar words:
- choose, pick
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| related words: |
angle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of throwing or casting.
You need to work on your cast if you want to catch these trout.- synonyms:
- fling, pitch, throw, toss
- similar words:
- broadcasting, chuck, distribution, heave, hurl, sowing
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| definition 2: |
a mold in which an object is formed.
They poured the liquid gold into the cast.- synonyms:
- form, mold
- similar words:
- casting, matrix, model, pattern, set, shape, stamp
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| definition 3: |
an object shaped by a mold; casting.
The orthodontist made a cast of her teeth.- synonyms:
- casting, mold
- similar words:
- model, replica, reproduction, shape
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| definition 4: |
a thick, rigid covering for an injured limb or joint, usu. made of plaster and gauze.
They put a cast on her broken arm at the hospital.He had to wear a cast on his leg for two months.
- similar words:
- plaster, splint
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| definition 5: |
shade or hue.
The whole family has hair of a reddish cast.- synonyms:
- hue, shade
- similar words:
- color, tinge, tint, tone
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| definition 6: |
tendency; inclination.
His father shows a conservative cast of mind.- synonyms:
- disposition, inclination, leaning, tendency
- similar words:
- bent, predilection, proclivity, propensity, streak, turn
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| definition 7: |
outward appearance; presentation.
The candelabra gave the room a cast of elegance.- synonyms:
- air, appearance, demeanor, look
- similar words:
- bearing, complexion, deportment, mien, mold, semblance, set, stamp
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| definition 8: |
a group of people acting in a play or film.
They were invited backstage to meet the cast after the play.- synonyms:
- actors, dramatis personae, performers, players
- similar words:
- actresses, company, troupe
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| related words: |
ambiance, aspect, complexion, figure, look, nature, outlook, plunge, pose, put |
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