cast

verb
UK: /kɑːst/
US: /kæst/

  1. To throw something with force.

    1. He can cast a fishing line far into the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fisherman cast his net, hoping for a good catch before nightfall. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look or direct your eyes in a particular direction.

    1. She cast a quick glance at her watch. [ ] [ ]
    2. He cast a worried look at the dark clouds gathering overhead during the hike. [ ] [ ]

  3. To choose actors for a play or movie.

    1. They need to cast actors for the play. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director will cast the best actors available for the independent film project. [ ] [ ]

  4. To vote.

    1. You can cast your vote in the election. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every citizen has the right to cast their vote in a democratic society. [ ] [ ]

  5. To make something by pouring liquid into a mold.

    1. They cast metal to make the statue. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist will cast the bronze sculpture using the lost-wax casting technique. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

throw group toss hurl company fling pitch
cast noun

  1. The actors in a play or movie.

    1. The cast is very talented. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play's cast received rave reviews for their performances at the theatre. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hard covering to protect a broken bone.

    1. He has a cast on his leg. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor said he would need to wear a cast for at least six weeks to recover. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of throwing something.

    1. The cast of his fishing line was perfect. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a practiced cast, the experienced angler sent the lure flying across the water. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cast" in English means: To throw something with force., To look or direct your eyes in a particular direction., To choose actors for a play or movie., To vote., To make something by pouring liquid into a mold..

The phonetic transcription of "cast" is /kɑːst/ in British English and /kæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cast": throw, group, toss, hurl, company, fling, pitch.

Example usage of "cast": "He can cast a fishing line far into the river.". More examples on the page.