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- US Pronunciation
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- [kast, kahst out]
- /kæst, kɑst aʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kast, kahst out]
- /kæst, kɑst aʊt/
Definitions of cast out words
- phrasal verb cast out To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them. 3
- verb cast out to quarrel; be no longer friends 3
- noun cast out to force to get out or go away; expel 3
- verb with object cast out to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the dice. 1
- verb with object cast out to throw off or away: He cast the advertisement in the wastebasket. 1
- verb with object cast out to direct (the eye, a glance, etc.), especially in a cursory manner: She cast her eyes down the page. 1
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Origin of cast out
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English casten < Old Norse kasta to throw
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cast out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cast out 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cast out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cast out
verb cast out
- oust — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
- relegate — to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.
- ostracize — to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.: His friends ostracized him after his father's arrest.
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
adj cast out
- confounded — bewildered; confused
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- accursed — Some people use accursed to describe something which they are very annoyed about.
- blasted — Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone.
- fey — British Dialect. doomed; fated to die.
Antonyms for cast out
verb cast out
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
- incorporate — to form into a legal corporation.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
adj cast out
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
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