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- [kɑːst]
(past tense and past participle cast) verb
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1) [T] to choose an actor for a particular part, or to choose all the actors for a particular play, film etcShe was always cast as a mother.[/ex]2) [T] to make light or a shadow appear in a particular place3) [I/T] to throw a FISHING LINE or net into the water4) [T] to form an object by pouring liquid metal or liquid plastic into a MOULD•cast doubt on sth — to make something seem less certain, good, or real[/ex]The latest information casts doubt on his story.[/ex]cast your eyes over/cast a glance at — to look at someone or something[/ex]Harry cast his eyes around the room.[/ex]cast (new/fresh) light on sth — to provide information that helps people to understand something more clearly[/ex]cast a shadow over sth — to make a situation seem less hopeful or more likely to end badly[/ex]cast a spell on/over sb — to use magic to make something happen to someone, or to seem to do this[/ex]cast a vote — to vote in an election[/ex]- cast sb/sth aside- cast off- cast sb/sth offIInoun [C]cast [kɑːst]1) all the performers in a film, play etc2) medicala hard cover for protecting a broken part of your body while it is getting better3) an object made by pouring a liquid into a MOULD that is removed when the liquid is hard
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.