cast away
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To discard.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She cast away her bridal dress along with other reminders of the marriage.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To abandon or maroon.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To eliminate by means of a cast operation.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cast away” mean?
To discard.
Is “cast away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.