Pronunciation: /ʌp.kæst/

Definitions of upcast

noun a casting up or upward

Example Sentences

A1 I found a shiny upcast in the sand while walking on the beach.

A2 The upcast of the play was well-received by the audience.

B1 The upcast of the movie was nominated for several awards.

B2 The upcast of the TV show included some well-known actors.

C1 The upcast of the Broadway musical was exceptional, with talented performers.

C2 The upcast of the film featured an all-star ensemble of actors.

verb to cast or throw upward

Example Sentences

A1 I upcast my fishing line to catch bigger fish.

A2 She upcast her gaze to the stars, dreaming of faraway places.

B1 The actor upcast his voice to reach the back of the theater.

B2 The teacher upcast the discussion to include more complex topics.

C1 The CEO upcast the company's goals to expand into international markets.

C2 The scientist upcast her research to include cutting-edge technology.

Examples of upcast in a Sentence

formal The geologist conducted an upcast of the rock formations in order to analyze the layers of sediment.

informal I did an upcast of my grades and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

slang I decided to upcast my outfit by adding some accessories and a bold lip color.

figurative She upcast her spirits by surrounding herself with positive people and engaging in activities she enjoyed.

Grammatical Forms of upcast

past tense

upcast

plural

upcasts

comparative

more upcast

superlative

most upcast

present tense

upcasts

future tense

will upcast

perfect tense

has upcast

continuous tense

is upcasting

singular

upcast

positive degree

upcast

infinitive

to upcast

gerund

upcasting

participle

upcasted

Origin and Evolution of upcast

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'upcast' originated from the combination of the prefix 'up-' indicating a direction and the word 'cast' meaning to throw or project.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in mining to refer to the waste material brought to the surface, the term 'upcast' has evolved to also mean a shaft through which air is drawn up from underground workings.