Pronunciation: /kæst əˈweɪ/
noun a person or thing that has been rejected or abandoned
A1 I watched a movie about a cast away surviving on a deserted island.
A2 The cast away built a shelter out of palm leaves and driftwood.
B1 The cast away's only companion was a volleyball named Wilson.
B2 After being cast away for months, the protagonist finally found a way to signal for help.
C1 The cast away's story of survival became a best-selling book and later a blockbuster movie.
C2 The cast away's experience of isolation and resilience resonated with audiences around the world.
verb to throw or fling something away or aside
A1 I cast away my old toys when I got new ones.
A2 She cast away her fears and decided to take a chance.
B1 The captain had to cast away some cargo to lighten the ship.
B2 The decision to cast away his old habits was difficult but necessary for his health.
C1 The explorer had to cast away his belongings to survive in the wilderness.
C2 She cast away all doubts and fears and pursued her dreams with determination.
formal The sailor was cast away on a deserted island after his ship sank.
informal She felt like she was cast away by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.
slang He was cast away by his girlfriend for cheating on her.
figurative The old traditions were cast away in favor of modern practices.
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