cast
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🇺🇸
/kæst/
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/kɑːst/
throw or assign
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cast' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'kasta,' where 'kasta' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'kasta' transformed into the Middle English word 'casten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cast'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the actors in a play, film, or show.
The cast of the movie was excellent.
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Noun 2
a hard protective covering for a broken limb.
He wore a cast on his broken arm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39