Cases
/ˈkeɪsɪz/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
An instance of a particular situation, event, or type of thing.
/ˈkeɪsɪz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Instance of something happening
There have been several cases of the flu this year.
💡 Simply: A single example of something.
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This is a classic case of mistaken identity.
How It's Used
Legal
"The lawyer presented the case to the jury."
Medical
"Doctors are studying the case of the rare disease."
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A container or covering for something.
/ˈkeɪsɪz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Container or covering
The phone case was cracked.
💡 Simply: A box or covering.
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She bought a new case for her glasses.
How It's Used
General
"He packed his clothes in a suitcase."
Tip:Think of a protective 'case' around a phone or other device.
Idioms & expressions
in any case
Regardless; anyway.
"In any case, we'll meet tomorrow."
From Old French *cas, from Latin casus, meaning "a fall, happening, chance."
The word's use has evolved from its original Latin meaning to encompass a wide range of contexts.