cases
cases — noun
- casessingular
- casesesplural
1. situations, facts, or examples that belong to one particular matter
situations, facts, or examples that belong to one particular matter
These cases show why the committee needs a clearer rule.
these cases show + reason
In most cases, the clinic can give results within one day.
in most cases
The survey included cases from both rural and city schools.
Several cases were too unusual to fit the old model.
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many cases
cases of something
in most cases
2. used to explain that the situation just mentioned is the reason
used to explain that the situation just mentioned is the reason
The train is cancelled; in that case, we should take a bus.
in that case
If that is the case, the refund should arrive tomorrow.
if that is the case
The room is already booked; in that case, try the hall.
If the figures are wrong, that changes the whole case.
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in that case
if that is the case
3. the real facts, especially when someone says something may not be true
the real facts, especially when someone says something may not be true
Many people blamed the driver, but that was not the case.
not the case
The report suggests this was rarely the case last year.
be the case
If the case is different, the plan must change quickly.
The evidence showed the opposite was the case all along.
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the case
not the case
be the case
4. used to add another point that is also relevant
used to add another point that is also relevant
The rule applies to volunteers, and that is also the case for interns.
also the case for
Online forms need signatures; the same is the case for paper copies.
same is the case
Rent rose in March, as was the case in nearby towns.
The fee is waived for students, which is also the case here.
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as is also the case
this is the case with
5. used when preparing for a possible need or problem
used when preparing for a possible need or problem
Keep a copy of the receipt in case of questions.
in case of + noun
The hikers packed extra water in case the path was longer.
in case + clause
Bring a jacket just in case the hall feels cold.
The file is backed up in case the laptop fails.
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in case of something
just in case
in case
6. used to say what should happen if a possible event occurs
used to say what should happen if a possible event occurs
Call this number in case the gate is locked tonight.
in case + problem
In case of fire, leave the building by the rear stairs.
in case of fire
The nurse wrote instructions in case the fever returned overnight.
In case the meeting runs late, order dinner without us.
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in case something happens
in case of emergency
7. relating to a person, thing, or situation being discussed
relating to a person, thing, or situation being discussed
In my case, the medicine worked after two days.
in my case
In the case of small firms, rent is the biggest cost.
in the case of
In this case, the safest answer is to wait.
The rule differs in cases involving children or elderly patients.
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in the case of
in my case
in this case
8. used after a noun to say what type of situation it is
used after a noun to say what type of situation it is
The delay was a clear case of poor planning.
case of + noun phrase
Those complaints are classic cases of unclear communication.
cases of + noun phrase
The broken lock was another case of careless maintenance.
This is a rare case of the old system working well.
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a clear case of
a classic case of
9. examples that make an explanation or claim easier to understand
examples that make an explanation or claim easier to understand
The empty playground is a case in point for the report.
case in point
Several cases in the file show why training matters.
cases show why
The damaged bridge became a useful case for engineering students.
One case from the survey explains the wider problem clearly.
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case in point
a case that shows
10. used to show that one thing happens in the same manner as another
used to show that one thing happens in the same manner as another
Prices fell in April, as was the case last spring.
as was the case
The door locks automatically, as is the case in newer trains.
as is the case
Attendance improved slowly, as was the case after previous storms.
The warning appeared twice, as is often the case online.
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as is the case
as was the case
11. used when the result is the same whichever possibility is correct
used when the result is the same whichever possibility is correct
In either case, the office must receive the form today.
in either case
Whatever the case, the children should not wait outside.
whatever the case
The route may change; in any case, arrive before nine.
Both dates are difficult, but in either case we need approval.
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in either case
whatever the case
in any case
12. problems, patients, or situations handled by professionals such as police, docto
problems, patients, or situations handled by professionals such as police, doctors, or lawyers
The clinic handles serious cases before routine appointments each morning.
handle cases
Police opened three new cases after the weekend break-ins.
open cases
The social worker reviewed six cases before visiting the shelter.
Doctors discussed the difficult case during the morning meeting.
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a police case
a medical case
handle a case
13. legal matters that a court or judge must consider and decide
legal matters that a court or judge must consider and decide
The judge heard three cases before the lunch break.
hear cases
The old case returned to court after new evidence appeared.
case returned to court
Law students watched a civil case from the back row.
The newspaper reported several cases involving unpaid wages.
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court case
bring a case
hear a case
14. containers, covers, or outer housings used to hold or protect things
containers, covers, or outer housings used to hold or protect things
The camera came with a hard case for travel.
hard case
A cracked phone case can still protect the screen.
phone case
The museum kept the medal inside a glass case.
Pack the lenses in separate cases before the flight.
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a case for something
phone case
display case
15. large bags or rectangular containers used for carrying belongings while travelli
large bags or rectangular containers used for carrying belongings while travelling
The porter carried two cases up the narrow stairs.
carried two cases
Pack the blue case first because it holds winter clothes.
pack the case
Her small case fit easily under the train seat.
The family left three cases beside the hotel desk.
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pack a case
carry a case
two cases
16. boxes of bottles or the amount of drink those boxes contain
boxes of bottles or the amount of drink those boxes contain
The restaurant ordered five cases of sparkling water.
cases of + drink
A case of juice costs less than twelve single bottles.
case of juice
They stored the beer cases in a cool basement.
The delivery driver dropped one case near the kitchen door.
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a case of wine
two cases of beer
17. facts, reasons, and arguments used to support or oppose a position
facts, reasons, and arguments used to support or oppose a position
The report makes a strong case for safer crossings.
make a strong case
Opponents built their case around cost and traffic delays.
build a case
The lawyer presented the case clearly to the jury.
There is a good case against closing the library.
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make a case
case for something
case against something
18. forms of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives showing their sentence role
forms of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives showing their sentence role
Latin students learn cases before translating long sentences.
learn cases
The ending changes because the noun is in a different case.
different case
Some languages mark case with small changes at word endings.
The teacher compared the nominative case with the accusative case.
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nominative case
accusative case
case ending
19. the capital or small written forms used for letters
the capital or small written forms used for letters
Passwords may treat upper case and lower case differently.
upper case and lower case
The form asks users to write names in lower case.
lower case
Headings appear in upper case throughout the manual.
The editor changed the case of several section titles.
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upper case
lower case
change case
20. frames fitted around openings such as doors or windows
frames fitted around openings such as doors or windows
The carpenter repaired the wooden case around the old window.
case around the window
Paint had peeled from the door case near the hallway.
door case
A narrow case framed the window above the sink.
The inspector noted damage to several window cases upstairs.
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window case
door case
21. people who seem unusual or eccentric in some way
people who seem unusual or eccentric in some way
The old mechanic was a real case, but everyone liked him.
a real case
Her uncle is a funny case with endless odd stories.
funny case
The village remembered him as a harmless case.
Do not call someone a case unless the tone is friendly.
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a strange case
a real case
cases — verb
- casespresent simple I / you / we / they
- caseses3rd person singular
- casesing-ing form
- casesedpast simple
1. looks over a place carefully because the person may rob it later
looks over a place carefully because the person may rob it later
The thief cases the shop before choosing a back entrance.
cases the shop
Security cameras caught someone casing the building after midnight.
casing the building
The crew cases empty houses during long holiday weekends.
Police warned that burglars sometimes case garages from the alley.
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case a place
case the building
2. puts something inside a case or covers it with a protective outer layer
puts something inside a case or covers it with a protective outer layer
The workshop cases each instrument before shipping it overseas.
cases each instrument
Manufacturers case the sensor in metal for extra protection.
case the sensor
The jeweller cased the watch after cleaning the movement.
Each fragile sample is cased in foam during transport.
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case something
case something in metal