cast and throw share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. cast means “put or send forth”. throw means “propel through the air”. throw is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkæst/
1.v.put or send forth
“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”
2.v.deposit
“cast a vote”
3.v.select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
“He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona”
/ˈθɹoʊ/
1.v.propel through the air
“throw a frisbee”
2.v.move violently, energetically, or carelessly
“She threw herself forwards”
3.v.get rid of
“he shed his image as a pushy boss”
| cast | throw | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæst/ | /ˈθɹoʊ/ |
| Said | kast | throh |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 4 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | verb, noun | verb, noun |
| Senses | 20 | 20 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | project, contrive, throw | none recorded |
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