case

nounB1 · Intermediate

A box for keeping things or a situation.

Meanings of «case»

1 · noun

a particular situation or specific example

In this case, we need more information.

2 · noun

a container or covering for something

She keeps her glasses in a hard case.

Similar: container box holder

3 · noun

a matter decided by a court of law

The lawyer won the case in court.

Similar: lawsuitlegal mattertrial

Translation

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«case» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

one thing that shows what others are like

examplethe usual word for something that shows a ruleGive me an example of a fruit.

instanceformalone case of something happeningIn this instance, we made a mistake.

casea particular situation that shows somethingIn some cases, the shop closes early.

illustrationan example that makes an idea clearThis story is a good illustration of her kindness.

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