Idiom/Phrase Meaning
CMAT 2026 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Vocabulary
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
The ship was cast away on the coast of Africa.
- A.
wrecked
- B.
rowed
- C.
anchored
- D.
sailed
Answer
A
Explanation
"Cast away" means to be stranded or wrecked following a shipwreck.
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