Cool MateCast vs Vote
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Cast
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Vote
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
| Cast | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kɑːst/","/kɑːsts/","/ˈkɑːstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kæst/","/kæsts/","/ˈkæstɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/vəʊt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/vəʊt/"]/ |
| Meaning | To throw something or to put it somewhere. | To choose one option in an election or decision. |
| Example | She decided to cast her line into the lake hoping to catch some fish. | It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B1 |
| Part of speech | verb | noun |
| Collocations | cast a spell, cast a vote, cast a net, cast doubt, cast a shadow | electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, have, get, give somebody, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence |
| Antonyms | catch, receive | abstain, ignore |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'caused' in pronunciation., Used with incorrect verbs, e.g., saying 'cast a picture' instead of 'cast a role'., Misunderstanding the past tense; the past form is 'cast', not 'casted'. | 'Vote for' confusion with 'vote against' (the opposite)., Using 'voted' instead of 'vote' when talking about the action in the present., Confusing 'vote' as a noun and verb without context. |
| Usage notes | Used in various contexts, like throwing a fishing line or acting in a play. Not usually used in very casual conversations. | Use 'vote' in discussions about elections, polls, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts unless referring to informal votes, like in a classroom. |
Frequently asked questions: Cast vs Vote
What's the difference between Cast and Vote?
Cast: To throw something or to put it somewhere. Vote: To choose one option in an election or decision.
Are Cast and Vote the same CEFR level?
Cast: B2, Vote: B1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Cast and Vote interchangeably?
Not always. Cast and Vote are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.