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casts

The word “casts” has 1 syllable: casts

It's pronounced as /kæsts/

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In the thesaurus, “casts” has 228 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for casts

Antonyms for casts

Meanings of casts

  • 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 casts a shadow on the wall as he walks by.
  • The director carefully casts each role in the new play.
  • The river casts reflections of the mountains at sunrise.
  • She casts doubt on the validity of his argument.
  • The fisherman casts his line into the deep water.

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