Pronunciation: /kæst/

Definitions of cast

noun an act of throwing something forcefully

Example Sentences

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)

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of cast in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of cast

past tense

cast

plural

casts

comparative

more cast

superlative

most cast

present tense

cast

future tense

will cast

perfect tense

have cast

continuous tense

is casting

singular

cast

positive degree

cast

infinitive

to cast

gerund

casting

participle

casting

Origin and Evolution of cast

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'cast' originated from the Old Norse word 'kasta' meaning 'to throw'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cast' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings beyond just throwing, including the act of selecting actors for a performance, forming a mold, or even setting broken bones.