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British pronunciation/ɪn kˈeɪs/
American pronunciation/ɪn kˈeɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "in case"

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used to indicate a precaution for a possible future event

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I 'll bring an umbrella with me in case it rains during our walk.
Pack some snacks in case we get hungry on the road trip.
In this case
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British pronunciation/ɪn ðɪs ɔː ðat kˈeɪs/
American pronunciation/ɪn ðɪs ɔːɹ ðæt kˈeɪs/
in this case
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used to refer to a specific situation or scenario being discussed

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If the train is delayed, in that case, we might miss the meeting.
In this case, we should consider alternative solutions to the problem.
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