Pronunciation: /kæst ɔf/

Definitions of cast off

noun a person or thing that has been rejected or discarded

Example Sentences

A1 I found a cast off fishing rod by the lake.

A2 The cast off clothes were donated to a charity shop.

B1 The cast off from the play was excellent in the role of the villain.

B2 The cast off of the TV show decided to pursue a career in directing.

C1 The cast off from the movie went on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

C2 The cast off from the band started a successful solo career.

verb to get rid of or discard something

Example Sentences

A1 I cast off my old clothes and donated them to charity.

A2 She cast off her fears and decided to pursue her dreams.

B1 The sailor cast off the ropes and set sail for a new adventure.

B2 After years of hard work, she was finally able to cast off the burden of debt.

C1 The company decided to cast off their outdated business model and embrace new technology.

C2 As she reached a new level of success, she was able to cast off the doubts that had plagued her for years.

adjective referring to something that has been discarded or rejected

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cast off sweater that was too big for her.

A2 The cast off furniture was in good condition and just needed a little cleaning.

B1 I found a cast off book on the street and decided to give it a read.

B2 The cast off equipment was still usable after some repairs.

C1 The cast off clothes were donated to a local charity for those in need.

C2 The cast off technology was outdated but still functional.

Examples of cast off in a Sentence

formal The sailor prepared to cast off the ropes and set sail.

informal Let's cast off and get this boat moving!

slang I'm ready to cast off this dead weight and start fresh.

figurative It's time to cast off the old habits and embrace a new way of living.

Grammatical Forms of cast off

past tense

cast off

plural

cast offs

comparative

more cast off

superlative

most cast off

present tense

cast off

future tense

will cast off

perfect tense

have cast off

continuous tense

is casting off

singular

cast off

positive degree

cast off

infinitive

to cast off

gerund

casting off

participle

cast off

Origin and Evolution of cast off

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'cast off' originated from the Old English word 'āwefan' which means to throw away or discard.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cast off' evolved to also mean to let go of something or someone, to detach or separate, especially in nautical contexts where it refers to releasing a mooring line or anchor.