Difference between Cast and Hurl

What is the difference between Cast and Hurl?

Cast as a verb is to throw. while Hurl as a verb is to throw (something) with force.

Cast

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw. To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea. To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction. To plan, intend (to do something). To remove, take off (clothes). To throw down or aside. To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. To give birth to prematurely; to miscarry. To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). To assign a role in a play or performance. To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text. To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water. To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of throwing. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew. The casting procedure. An object made in a mould. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones. The mould used to make cast objects A squint.

Example sentence: Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.

Hurl

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw (something) with force.To vomit.

We hope you now know whether to use Cast or Hurl in your sentence.

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