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Be cast away

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Literal Use

Used literally to describe physical abandonment or isolation often due to a disaster.

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He was cast away on the rocky shore after the tsunami.
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Dramatic Effect

Adds drama when describing someone left somewhere remote or inaccessible.

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Lost in the forest, they felt like they had been cast away from civilization.
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Emotional Impact

Conveys feelings of solitude and helplessness.

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Marooned by the storm, the lighthouse keeper was cast away from all contact.
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