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Word: Cast Away

Definition:
"Cast away" is a verb that means to throw something away or to get rid of something. It can also mean to put away worries or negative thoughts.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "cast away" when you want to describe throwing something out, like trash, or when you want to talk about getting rid of worries or fears.

Example Sentences:

1. Physical Throwing Away: "She cast away the old clothes she didn’t wear anymore."
2. Emotional Context: "He tried to cast away his worries about the exam and focus on studying."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or poetry, "cast away" might be used more metaphorically. For example, "He cast away his doubts and pursued his dreams with passion."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "Castaway" - This refers to a person who has been thrown away or abandoned, often used to describe someone stranded on a deserted island (like in the movie "Cast Away").

Different Meanings:

• "Cast away" generally refers to throwing away or discarding something, but in a more metaphorical sense, it can mean letting go of emotional burdens.

Synonyms:

• Throw away
• Discard
• Get rid of
• Dispose of
• Abandon (for the emotional context)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Cast off": This means to let go of something, often used in a nautical context, like letting go of ropes to sail away.
• "Cast aside": This means to ignore or reject something, similar to "cast away." For example, "She cast aside her fears and took the leap."

Summary:

"Cast away" is a versatile verb that can refer to physically throwing something out or emotionally letting go of worries. It is often used in everyday situations, literature, and can be related to various forms of expressions about discarding or abandoning things.

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Verb

1. throw or cast away
   • Put away your worries