case

/kˈe‍ɪs/

/ˈkeɪs/

[noun] [verb]

Case

[NOUN]

a container in which goods can be stored

the quantity or the amount held in a case

synonyms : caseful

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

synonyms : pillow slip

pillowcase

slip

a container that holds the major internal components of a computer, such as the motherboard, power supply, and storage devices

the housing or outer shell of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, piano, or keyboard

an example of a certain kind of situation

synonyms : example

instance

a special set of circumstances

synonyms : event

a matter that is to be decided in a court of law

synonyms : causa

cause

lawsuit

suit

the actual state of things

a person requiring professional services

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

a situation that needs official investigation by the police

a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation

synonyms : guinea pig

subject

nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence

synonyms : grammatical case

a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

synonyms : display case

showcase

vitrine

(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

synonyms : compositor's case

typesetter's case

the housing or outer covering of something

synonyms : casing

shell

the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

synonyms : casing

an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

synonyms : sheath

a specific size and style of type within a type family

synonyms : face

font

fount

typeface

a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

synonyms : character

eccentric

type

a specific state of mind that is temporary

to case

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

look over, usually with the intention to rob

enclose in, or as if in, a case

synonyms : encase

incase

Examples

1. The judge tried the case fairly and impartially.

2. The court will hear the case next week.

3. They still get cases of typhoid there.

4. After all, one case of the trots hardly spells disaster.

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