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cast away

verb

Simple meaning

To abandon or maroon.

Pronunciation

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ˈkæstəˈweɪ

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Definition

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verb

  1. transitive

    To discard.

  2. nauticaltransitive

    To abandon or maroon.

  3. computingprogrammingtransitive

    To eliminate by means of a cast operation.

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  • castawaynounDerived noun

    A person who is rejected (from society or home).

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