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cast
/kæst/
When used as a verb meaning to throw or shape metal, "cast" is an irregular verb. This means the past tense and the past participle are also "cast," not "casted." In the context of acting, "cast" can be both a verb (the act of choosing actors) and a noun (the group of people chosen). Be careful to distinguish between these based on the sentence structure.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you finally pick the cast for the corporate promo video?
Still vibing on it. I'll circle back once I've sorted a few folks.
Meanings
To throw something forcefully in a specified direction.
"The fisherman cast the line far into the river."
To assign a role to an actor in a play, movie, or show.
"The director decided to cast a newcomer as the lead character."
To shape metal or glass by pouring it into a mold.
"The artisan cast the bronze statue in a sandy mold."
To direct one's sight, a glance, or an expression toward something.
"She cast a suspicious glance over her shoulder."
The group of actors who play characters in a performance.
"The entire cast gathered for a final rehearsal before opening night."