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- [kast, kahst awf, of]
- /kæst, kɑst ɔf, ɒf/
- /kɑːst ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kast, kahst awf, of]
- /kæst, kɑst ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of cast-off word
- verb with object cast-off to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the dice. 1
- verb with object cast-off to throw off or away: He cast the advertisement in the wastebasket. 1
- verb with object cast-off to direct (the eye, a glance, etc.), especially in a cursory manner: She cast her eyes down the page. 1
- verb with object cast-off to cause to fall upon something or in a certain direction; send forth: to cast a soft light; to cast a spell; to cast doubts. 1
- verb with object cast-off to draw (lots), as in telling fortunes. 1
- verb with object cast-off Angling. to throw out (a fishing line, net, bait, etc.): The fisherman cast his line. to fish in (a stream, an area, etc.): He has often cast this brook. 1
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Origin of cast-off
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English casten < Old Norse kasta to throw
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Parts of speech for Cast-off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cast-off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for cast-off
adj cast-off
- antique — An antique is an old object such as a piece of china or furniture which is valuable because of its beauty or rarity.
- age-old — An age-old story, tradition, or problem has existed for many generations or centuries.
- venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
- crumbling — to break into small fragments or crumbs.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
Antonyms for cast-off
adj cast-off
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- up-to-date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- young — being in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old: a young woman.
- youthful — characterized by youth; young.
See also
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