cast of characters (noun)

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• cast of characters — noun the actors in a play • Syn: ↑cast, ↑dramatis personae • Derivationally related forms: ↑cast (for: ↑cast) • Hypernyms: ↑gathering, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• cast — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ huge, large ▪ small ▪ excellent, good, strong, talented ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• cast — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. throw, toss, heave, hurl, sling, fling; shed; mold; plan, compute. See ejection, form, propulsion. n. appearance, aspect, air; company, actors, dramatis personae; casting, copy, mold, sculpture.… …   English dictionary for students

• cast — I. verb (cast; casting) Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse kasta; akin to Old Norse kǫs heap Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. a. to cause to move or send forth by throwing < cast a fishing lure > < cast …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• cast — 1. verb 1) he cast the stone into the stream Syn: throw, toss, fling, pitch, hurl, lob; informal chuck 2) fishermen cast their nets Syn: spread, throw, open out 3) she cast a fe …   Thesaurus of popular words

• cast — 1. verb 1) he cast the stone into the stream Syn: throw, toss, fling, pitch, hurl, lob; informal chuck, sling, bung 2) she cast a fearful glance over her shoulder Syn: direct, shoot …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• supporting players — noun a cast other than the principals • Syn: ↑ensemble • Hypernyms: ↑cast, ↑cast of characters, ↑dramatis personae …   Useful english dictionary

• situation comedy — noun Date: 1946 a radio or television comedy series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of episodes …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• plot — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 plan ADJECTIVE ▪ evil, fiendish ▪ alleged ▪ assassination, coup, murder, terrorist …   Collocations dictionary

• foundry type — noun : type cast by a typefounder especially as distinguished from type cast by a typesetting machine * * * Print. type cast in individual characters for setting by hand. Also, Brit., founders type …   Useful english dictionary

• good will — noun 1. a disposition to kindness and compassion (Freq. 5) the victor s grace in treating the vanquished • Syn: ↑grace, ↑goodwill • Derivationally related forms: ↑gracious (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary