cast — to throw something forcefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw something forcefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæst/
Example Sentences
- The fishing expert cast his line perfectly, but only caught a rubber boot.
- They cast Tom Cruise in the role, but he insisted on doing his own stunts... again.
- She cast a worried glance at her phone during the important meeting.
cast
VERB[/kæst/]
to throw something forcefully
The fisherman casts his line forcefully across the lake
Cast it fast, this pitch is the last!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'cast' derives from Old Norse 'kasta', meaning 'to throw'. This verb entered Middle English through Norse influence during the Viking Age and has since expanded metaphorically to encompass meanings such as 'to assign a role' and 'to apply a protective covering'.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'kasta' (to throw) → Middle English 'casten' → Modern English 'cast'. The root carries the fundamental sense of projecting or propelling something, with extended meanings developing from this primary action.
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📝Examples
“The fishing expert cast his line perfectly, but only caught a rubber boot.”
“They cast Tom Cruise in the role, but he insisted on doing his own stunts... again.”
“She cast a worried glance at her phone during the important meeting.”
“The magician cast a spell that made everyone's homework disappear, becoming every student's hero.”
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