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cast

The word “cast” has 1 syllable: cast

It's pronounced as /kæst/

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In the thesaurus, “cast” has 302 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cast along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cast

Antonyms for cast

Meanings of cast

  • noun
    1. An act of throwing.
    2. An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
    3. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
    4. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
    5. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
    6. The casting procedure.
    7. An object made in a mould.
    8. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
    9. The mould used to make cast objects.
    10. (hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
    11. A squint.
    12. Visual appearance.
    13. The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
    14. An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
    15. Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
    16. A group of crabs.
    17. A broadcast.
  • verb
    1. (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
    2. To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
    3. To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
    4. (social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
    5. To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
    6. To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
    7. To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
    8. To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
    9. To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
    10. To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
    11. To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
    12. To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
    13. Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
    14. To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
    15. To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
    16. To broadcast.

Example Sentences

  • The actor was excited to join the cast of the new film.
  • She had to wear a cast on her arm after the accident.
  • The director praised the entire cast for their performance.
  • A shadow was cast across the room by the setting sun.
  • The fishing line was cast into the river early in the morning.

On this page you'll find 341 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cast, such as: absorb, achromatism, actors, actresses, add, aim, air.

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