case

noun
UK: /keɪs/
US: /keɪs/

  1. A container for holding or protecting something.

    1. I have a case for my glasses, so they don't break in my bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer presented the case of the missing jewels, detailing where it was found. [ ] [ ]

  2. An instance of something happening; a situation.

    1. This is a case of mistaken identity, they look very similar. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the case of a fire, please evacuate the building immediately and calmly. [ ] [ ]

  3. A matter to be investigated or decided by a court of law.

    1. The police have a case against him for stealing a car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer prepared the case carefully, gathering all the necessary evidence to win. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trial situation box occurrence lawsuit container example matter instance
case verb

  1. To put something in a protective container.

    1. Please case the jewelry carefully, so it won't get scratched. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the trip, I will case all my souvenirs, securing them in a special box. [ ] [ ]

  2. To examine a place in order to plan something, especially a burglary.

    1. They case the bank before planning the robbery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective suspected that the criminals would case the area before acting, so he started watching. [ ] [ ]
case adjective

  1. A particular situation or example of something.

    1. I know one case where he helped a lot, it was a good action. [ ] [ ]
    2. This case illustrates the need for better safety regulations in factories. [ ] [ ]
case conjunction

  1. If that happens; in that situation.

    1. You can take my car in case you need it later. [ ] [ ]
    2. Take an umbrella in case it rains this afternoon; the weather is unpredictable. [ ] [ ]
case preposition

  1. Used to refer to a possible event or situation.

    1. Keep the receipt in case you need to return it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bring a jacket in case the weather turns cold, which is quite possible. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "case" in English means: A container for holding or protecting something., An instance of something happening; a situation., A matter to be investigated or decided by a court of law..

The phonetic transcription of "case" is /keɪs/ in British English and /keɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "case": trial, situation, box, occurrence, lawsuit, container, example, matter, instance.

Example usage of "case": "I have a case for my glasses, so they don't break in my bag.". More examples on the page.