Cast and Material

Cast

Cast noun - The outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance.
Usage example: the lovely cast of the baby's features

Material is an antonym for cast.

Nearby Words: casting, castled, caster

Material

Material noun - The basic elements from which something can be developed.

Cast is an antonym for material.

How words are described

human human cast human material
old old cast old material
good good cast good material
similar similar cast similar material
Other adjectives: usual, original, strong, actual, big, expanded, great, new, secondary, less, different, older, previous, existing.

Both words in one sentence

  • Fanfic / Total Drama Comeback Series Alternatively, the similarities of Comeback to its source material, Total Drama Island (same cast, same venue, and some of the same challenges) give Comeback a "TDI 2.0" vibe.
  • Vancian Magic Unlike traditional Vancian magic, the spells are cast as soon as the ritual is completed and the number of times a spell can be cast is limited only by material components consumed and casting time.
    Source: Vancian Magic
  • Creator / Voltage Inc Often redheaded, usually a good cook, and almost always featured more prominently than the rest of the cast in the game's prologue and promotional material.
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