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CASTAWAY

(noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Castaway.

How to pronounce castaway:

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Castaway - as a noun

A person who is rejected (from society or home)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ishmaeloutcastpariah
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unfortunateunfortunate person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shipwrecked person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shipwreck survivor

Castaway - as an adjective

Cast adrift or ashore; marooned.

Example: "After the mutiny, the castaway ship's officers suffered a month at sea in the lifeboat."

Shipwrecked.

Example: "The storm left them castaway on an uninhabited island."

Cast out; rejected or excluded from a group.

Example Sentences

"The castaway survived on the deserted island for two years before being rescued."
"The group of castaways built a shelter out of palm leaves."
"The castaway was finally able to make a fire using friction."
"The castaway found a message in a bottle and hoped for rescue."
"The castaway's clothes were tattered and torn after weeks at sea."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTAWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castaway is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTAWAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CASTAWAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castaway is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTAWAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CASTAWAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castaway is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTAWAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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