Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cast
verb
/kæst/
Definition
To throw something forcefully in a specific direction.
Examples
- He cast the fishing line into the water.
- The director decided to cast her in the leading role.
- They cast their votes for the upcoming election.
Meaning
Cast can refer to throwing or projecting an object, as well as shaping materials in a mold.
Synonyms
- throw
- project
- hurl
- shape
- assign
