-cast

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Pronunciation

Suffix

Suffix
-cast

  1. Used to form nouns and verbs involving sending signals by radio waves or over the internet.
    The nightly news broadcast was heard all over the country. (broad + cast)
    She started her own podcast on cooking. (pod + cast)
  2. Used to form nouns and verbs meaning to "throw forward" or "predict."
    The weather forecast predicted rain for the weekend. (fore + cast)

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