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- Dictionarycast/kɑːst/
verb
- 1. cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface: "the moon cast a pale light over the cottages" Similar
- 2. register (a vote): "votes have been cast in 40 per cent of the seats" Similar
noun
- 1. an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mould: "bronze casts of the sculpture"
- 2. an act of throwing something forcefully: "he grabbed a spear for a third cast"
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CAST definition: 1. the actors in a film, play, or show: 2. an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container…. Learn more.
The meaning of CAST is to cause to move or send forth by throwing. How to use cast in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cast.
Cast definition: to throw or hurl; fling. See examples of CAST used in a sentence.
A cast is the group of actors who make up a film or stage play. And the act of being chosen for the part? Well, they were cast by the director. That's showbiz for you.
To cast someone in a particular way or as a particular thing means to describe them in that way or suggest they are that thing. Democrats have been worried about being cast as the party of the poor. [be VERB -ed + as] Holland would never dare cast himself as a virtuoso pianist. [V pron-refl + as] [ Also + in] 4. verb.
Define cast. cast synonyms, cast pronunciation, cast translation, English dictionary definition of cast. a group of actors: the cast for the play was chosen; mold or pattern; a tinge; to throw forcefully: cast the first stone Not to be confused with: caste – a...
Definition of cast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. us / kæst / uk / kɑːst / cast noun (ACTORS) Add to word list. B2 [ C, + sing/pl verb ] the actors in a movie, play, or show: cast of characters The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the program. main cast After making two guest appearances, she was promoted to the main cast for the show's second season.
Definition of cast noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. cast. noun. /kɑːst/ /kæst/ actors. [countable + singular or plural verb] all the people who act in a play or film. an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly.
to direct (the eye, a glance, etc.), especially in a cursory manner: She cast her eyes down the page. to cause to fall upon something or in a certain direction; send forth: to cast a soft light; to cast a spell; to cast doubts.
