26984 words

cast

26 definitions • 28 examples
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the actors in a film, play, or show:

Examples:

cast of characters The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the programme.
main cast After making two guest appearances, she was promoted to the main cast for the show's second season.
supporting cast Part of the film's success lies in the strength of the supporting cast (= the actors who were not playing the main parts).
After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast.
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an object made by pouring hot liquid into a container and leaving it to become solid
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another word for
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If a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself:

Examples:

My leg was in a cast for about six weeks.
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to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show:

Examples:

He was often cast as the villain.
In her latest movie she was cast against type (= played a different character than the one she usually played or might be expected to play).
figurative They like to cast the opposing political party as (= to say that they are) the party of high taxes.
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Examples:

The moon cast a white light into the room.
The tree cast a shadow over/on his face.
figurative Her arrival cast a shadow over/on the party (= made it less pleasant).
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to provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand:

Examples:

The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct.
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to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction:

Examples:

She cast a quick look in the rear mirror.
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to look quickly at something:

Examples:

Could you cast an eye over this report for me?
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to throw something:

Examples:

The knight cast the sword far out into the lake.
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(in fishing) to throw something, such as a line, into the water to catch fish with:

Examples:

He cast the line to the middle of the river.
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to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in something or someone:

Examples:

New evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict.
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to try to remember:

Examples:

If you cast your mind back, you might recall that I never promised to go.
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to vote:

Examples:

All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun.
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to make an object by pouring hot liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container where it becomes hard
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to use words thought to be magic, especially in order to have an effect on someone:

Examples:

The old woman cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog.
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If a snake casts its skin, the outer layer of old skin comes off its body.
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to cause something to appear, as if by throwing something:

Examples:

People complained about the shadows cast by the new skyscraper.
fig. A new scientific study may cast some light on (= help to explain) why women live longer than men.
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In the sport of fishing, if you cast something, such as a line or a net, you throw it far into the water:

Examples:

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to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, movie, or show, or to choose an actor for a part:

Examples:

They are casting the show in New York right now.
She’s been cast as a young doctor in an upcoming movie.
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to make an object by pouring liquid, such as melted metal, into a shaped container to become hard:

Examples:

The bronze statue is being cast next week.
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to give a vote:

Examples:

Altogether, 358 votes were cast.
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a hard covering used to keep a broken bone in the correct position and protect it until it heals
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all the actors in a movie, play, or show
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an object made in a particular shape by pouring a liquid substance into a container having that shape and letting the liquid harden
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to vote:

Examples:

Building society members can today cast their votes on the biggest merger in building society history.

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