Casts — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective phrase /ˈkast/

Meaning & Definition of Casts

Casts (verb)

  1. to cause to move or send forth by throwing
  2. direct
  3. to put forth
  4. to look around, seek
  5. to lay plans concerning, contrive
  6. cast about
  7. loose
  8. unfasten
  9. to remove (a stitch) from a knitting needle in such a way as to prevent unraveling
  10. to place (stitches) on a knitting needle for beginning or enlarging knitted work
  11. to drive out, expel

Casts (noun)

  1. an act of casting
  2. something that happens as a result of chance
  3. a throw of dice

Casts (adjective)

  1. downcast

Casts (phrase)

  1. to draw lots to determine a matter by chance
  2. to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that one hopes will win or succeed

Word Forms of Casts

Inflections: cast, casting, cast about, casting about, casts about, cast around, casting around, casts around, cast off, casting off, casts off, cast on, casting on, casts on, cast out, casting out, casts out

Derived words: castability (noun), castable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Casts

Middle English, from Old Norse kasta; akin to Old Norse kǫs heap

First known use: 13th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Casts

What does "Casts" mean?

"Casts" means to cause to move or send forth by throwing. As an a verb, a noun, an adjective and a phrase, it is defined as: to cause to move or send forth by throwing. It has 17 distinct senses.

Is "Casts" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Casts" can be used as a verb, a noun, an adjective and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Casts"?

"Casts" is pronounced /ˈkast/.

What is the origin of the word "Casts"?

"Casts" comes from Middle English, from Old Norse kasta; akin to Old Norse kǫs heap. First known use: 13th centuryt.

What does "Casts" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Casts" means: to cause to move or send forth by throwing; direct; to put forth.

What does "Casts" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Casts" means: an act of casting; something that happens as a result of chance; a throw of dice.

What does "Casts" mean as an adjective?

As an adjective, "Casts" means: downcast.

What does "Casts" mean as a phrase?

As a phrase, "Casts" means: to draw lots to determine a matter by chance; to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that one hopes will win or succeed.