Words / A2

KAYS/keɪs/

A case is a particular situation: in that case, a case of flu. It is also a container: a phone case, a suitcase. In case means because something might happen: take a coat in case it rains. Because gives a reason that is already true.

Meaning

A particular situation or example; also a cover for a phone.

Examples

• “In this case, you should call the teacher.”
• “In that case, we should cancel.”
• “Take some cash in case the card machine is down.”

Good to know

in that case / a case of. in case = because it might. Container: phone case.

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