cast (B2)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /kæst/

Definition

The group of actors involved in a play, film, or television show.

Examples

• The entire cast gathered on stage for the final bow.

• She was thrilled to be part of such a talented cast.

• The film features an all-star cast including several Oscar winners.

How to Use cast

cast off (phrasal verb)

To release a boat from a dock. — "The captain ordered the crew to cast off as the tide came in."

cast aside (phrasal verb)

To discard or reject something. — "He cast aside his old habits and started a new life."

cast in (prepositional phrase)

To be shaped or formed in a specific material. — "The monument was cast in solid silver."

Synonyms of cast

Words with a similar meaning to cast:

• group
• team
• company
• ensemble

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