Meaning
To cast means to throw something forcefully in a specific direction or to select someone for a role in a performance or production.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cast" with "casted," as "cast" is the correct past tense form.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
had
been
nervous
before
the
audition
,
but
the
director
cast
her
in
the
small
role
of
Maria
.
She
spent
the
next
week
learning
her
lines
and
practicing
gestures
so
she
would
feel
more
confident
on
stage
.
During
the
first
rehearsal
,
the
other
actors
gave
her
friendly
advice
and
the
stage
manager
explained
the
lighting
cues
clearly
.
By
opening
night
she
was
calm
,
and
the
audience's
warm
response
made
all
the
preparation
worthwhile
.
Common Phrases
cast a vote
cast a spell
cast a shadow
Synonyms
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