the case

noun
UK: /ðə keɪs/
US: /ðə keɪs/

  1. A situation or set of circumstances.

    1. That is the case, so we need to act fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. If that's the case, we should probably just go home and avoid making things worse. [ ] [ ]

  2. A matter that is being investigated or discussed by the police or in a court of law.

    1. The police are working on the case now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer presented new evidence to strengthen the case in court yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  3. An instance of something occurring; an example.

    1. This is the case where it really matters. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the case of emergency, break glass and pull the alarm to call for help right away. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lawsuit instance situation trial example
the case conjunction

  1. If that is true.

    1. If the case is so, I will help you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The case being what it is, we need to reconsider our strategy and the plan of action. [ ] [ ]
the case preposition

  1. In that situation or event.

    1. In the case that it rains, we'll stay in. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the case that you decide to join us, please let me know in advance of arrival. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the case" in English means: A situation or set of circumstances., A matter that is being investigated or discussed by the police or in a court of law., An instance of something occurring; an example..

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

Synonyms for "the case": lawsuit, instance, situation, trial, example.

Example usage of "the case": "That is the case, so we need to act fast.". More examples on the page.