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cast away

The correct spelling is cast away.

How to pronounce cast away

verb

Say it like: Cas-t a-waee

The correct spelling is cast away. To discard. For example: "She cast away her bridal dress along with other reminders of the marriage."

Usage Examples

She cast away her bridal dress along with other reminders of the marriage.

The mutineers cast away the ship's officers in the longboat.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To discard.
  2. 2.To abandon or maroon.
  3. 3.To eliminate by means of a cast operation.

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