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casting

The word “casting” has 2 syllables: cast-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkæstɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “casting” has 159 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for casting

Antonyms for casting

Meanings of casting

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc.
    2. A manufacturing process using a mold.
    3. An object made in a mold.
    4. The regurgitation of fur, feathers, and other undigestible material by hawks, to clean and empty their crops.
    5. The excreta of an earthworm or similar creature.
    6. The act of converting between data types.

Example Sentences

  • The director held auditions for the casting of the new play.
  • He spent the afternoon casting his fishing line into the river.
  • The artist specialized in casting bronze sculptures.
  • The company announced the casting of actors for the upcoming film.
  • Casting doubt on his story, she asked for more evidence.

On this page you'll find 174 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to casting, such as: absorbing, accomplishment, aiming, alloy, assembling, assembly, authoring.

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