-cast

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kæst/

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)

Related words

• cast