Pronunciation: /kæst/
noun an act of throwing something forcefully
A1 The fisherman threw his cast into the water.
A2 The play had a talented cast of actors.
B1 The cast on her broken arm will be removed next week.
B2 The cast of the movie included some famous Hollywood stars.
C1 The artist created a beautiful cast of the sculpture using bronze.
C2 The director carefully selected the cast for the upcoming Broadway production.
verb to assign a part in a play or film to (an actor)
A1 She cast her fishing line into the water and waited for a bite.
A2 The director cast the lead role to a famous actor.
B1 The spellcaster cast a powerful spell to protect the village.
B2 The artist cast the sculpture in bronze to preserve it for generations.
C1 The politician was cast in a negative light after the scandal was exposed.
C2 The company cast a wide net in their search for top talent.
formal The director carefully selected the cast for the upcoming play.
informal I heard the cast of the new movie includes some big-name actors.
slang Did you see the cast of that reality TV show? They are so drama!
figurative His pessimism cast a shadow over the entire team's morale.
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