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cast

Pronunciation: [/kæst/]

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cast: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cast in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “performing arts”

(verb) to choose actors for a play, movie, or show. It's like selecting the people who will act out the story.

Example

The director decided to cast Tom Hanks as the lead in the new film.

Example

They couldn't find the right actors to cast in the school play.

Example

Who will they cast as the main character in the play?

Context: “fishing”

(noun) an act of throwing a fishing line out into the water. It's the action of putting your fishing line into the water to catch fish.

Example

He made a perfect cast and caught a big fish.

Example

His cast was too short, and he didn't catch anything.

Example

How far can you make your cast when fishing?

Context: “throwing”

(verb) to throw or propel something in a specific direction. It's like tossing an item to a certain spot.

Example

She cast the ball with great precision and scored a goal.

Example

He cast the stone, but it fell short of the target.

Example

Can you cast the frisbee all the way to me?

Context: “material”

(noun) a hard covering used to protect and heal a broken or injured body part. It helps the injured area to heal properly.

Example

After he broke his arm, the doctor put a cast on it.

Example

Having a cast made it hard for him to move freely.

Example

How long will you need to wear the cast on your leg?

How to pronounce cast

Pronunciation: [/kæst/]

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