case

case · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

1.
An instance or example of a particular situation.
2.
A legal action or lawsuit.
3.
A container or protective covering.
4.
A set of facts or arguments supporting one side.
5.
A form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective indicating grammatical function.
6.
A patient's condition being treated.

Forms

plural: cases

Phrases & expressions

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in case — as a precaution
•
in any case — regardless of circumstances
•
case in point — a relevant example
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on the case — actively investigating
•
open and shut case — easily decided
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make a case for — argue in favor of
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as the case may be — depending on circumstances

Related words

See also: box, example, instance, situation

Synonyms: box, container, example, instance, situation

Etymology

From Latin "casus" meaning a fall, chance, or event, from "cadere" meaning to fall. The sense of container comes from Old French "casse" from Latin "capsa" meaning box.