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Meaning of the word case in English

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case

US /keɪs/
UK /keɪs/
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Noun

1.

an instance of a particular situation or fact

Example:
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In this case, we need to act quickly.
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It's a classic case of mistaken identity.
Synonym:
situation circumstance instance example
2.

a container designed to hold or protect something

Example:
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She packed her clothes in a large case.
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He keeps his guitar in a hard case.
Synonym:
container box bag casing holder
3.

a legal action or lawsuit

Example:
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The lawyer is preparing the case for trial.
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The prosecution presented a strong case against the defendant.
Synonym:
lawsuit suit action trial
4.

a set of circumstances or conditions

Example:
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That's not the case at all.
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Such is the case with many developing countries.
Synonym:
fact reality truth situation

Verb

1.

to enclose or cover (something) in a case or container

Example:
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He carefully cased the delicate instrument.
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The jewels were cased in velvet.
Synonym:
enclose cover pack sheathe
2.

to examine (a building or area) with a view to future crime or other illicit activity

Example:
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The burglars spent hours casing the bank before the robbery.
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The detective was casing the suspect's apartment.
Synonym:
reconnoiter scout survey examine
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