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case
1 countable an example or instance of somethingcase of: a serious case of nerves Synonyms and related words
A typical or good example of something 1a an instance of a diseasecase of: a bad case of food poisoning Synonyms and related words
General words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditions 1b a person with a diseaseHe treated several cases of severe sunburn. Synonyms and related words
People who are ill or have a medical condition ambulatory amnesiac anorexic
2 countable usually singulara situation or set of conditions, especially one involving a particular person or thingI think we can make an exception in your case. be the case: This was the case in the past, but now life is different. if that’s the case: If that’s the case, I’m not surprised he was angry. it is the case that: Isn’t it the case that they’re afraid of change? it’s a case of: It really is a case of ‘no news is good news’. in that case: ‘I don’t need it tonight.’ ‘In that case, I’ll keep it until tomorrow.’ in which case: They can still agree to our conditions, in which case the bombing will stop. as is the case: Often, as is the case for these families, there is no other source of support. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 3 countable a legal matter that will be decided in a courtThe case involved charges of police corruption. a murder/rape/libel case: A number of libel cases were taken to the Court of Appeal. case against: He was confident the case against him would be dropped. win/lose a case: He would do anything to win a case. Synonyms and related words
Court cases and legal processes 3a a crime that the police are trying to solveAt least a dozen officers are investigating the murder case. Synonyms and related words 3b the evidence and arguments that one side can use against the other in a law courtthe case for the prosecution/the defence: Mr Scott informed the judge that he had completed the case for the prosecution. have a case (=have a chance of winning): The lawyers told me I didn’t have a case. Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials affirmation appearance be on/under oath
4 countable a set of facts and arguments that you can state for or against somethingThis strengthens the case of those who argue that the UK should have a Bill of Rights. case for/against: There is a strong case for government intervention. state your case: She was being offered a chance to state her case. make (out) a case for something: Calvin makes a good case for this unpopular policy in his article. A case can be made for reducing taxes right now. Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts 5 countable a situation or person to be dealt with, often by an officialThere have been several reports of cases of neglected and abused children. Each social worker was assigned 30 cases. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions Synonyms and related words
General words for person or people 6 countable a container or cover for keeping or protecting somethingHave you seen my glasses’ case anywhere? The paintings were shipped in large wooden cases. Synonyms and related words 6a a piece of furniture made of wood and glass in which objects are shown in a shop or museum Synonyms and related words
Shop fittings and equipment 6b a container for holding a large number of separate things, especially bottles, or the things in the containercase of: We bought a case of wine. Synonyms and related words
Packaging and describing packaging Synonyms and related words
Bags and cases for carrying possessions accompanied baggage attaché case backpack
7 countable/uncountable linguisticsa form of a noun, adjective, or pronoun in some languages that shows its relationship in grammar to other words in a sentence Synonyms and related words
Types and forms of word, clause or sentence accusative adjunct allomorph 8 the distinction between a letter written in upper-case (ABC), also called a capital letter, or lower-case (abc), also called a minuscule letterIn typography, the case of the text is as important as typing in bold font or in italics. Submitted by:
Climentlepiment from France on 25/05/2015 9 set out the case for/against somethingto cite arguments in favour or against somethingThe education minister set out the case for reforming the current system of education. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2016
as the case may be a case in point get off someone’s case in any case in case on a case by case basis on someone’s case on the case case
1 countable an example or instance of somethingIn the majority of cases, keeping a project within budget depends on efficient cost control. case of: a serious case of nerves It was a case of love at first sight. Synonyms and related words
A typical or good example of something 1a an instance of a diseasecase of: a bad case of food poisoning Synonyms and related words
General words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditions 1b a person with a diseaseHe treated several cases of severe sunburn. Synonyms and related words
People who are ill or have a medical condition agoraphobe ambulatory amnesiac
2 countable usually singulara situation or set of conditions, especially one involving a particular person or thingas is the case: Often, as is the case for these families, there is no other source of support. be the case: This was the case in the past, but now life is different. if that’s the case: If that’s the case, I’m not surprised he was angry. I think we can make an exception in your case. in that case: “I don’t need it tonight.” “In that case, I’ll keep it until tomorrow.” in which case: They can still agree to our conditions, in which case the bombing will stop. it’s a case of: It really is a case of “no news is good news.” it is the case that: Isn’t it the case that they’re afraid of change? Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 3 countable a legal matter that will be decided in a courtThe case involved charges of police corruption. case against: He was confident the case against him would be dropped. win/lose a case: He would do anything to win a case. Synonyms and related words
Court cases and legal processes 3a a crime that the police are trying to solveAt least a dozen officers are investigating the murder case. Synonyms and related words 3b the evidence and arguments that one side can use against the other in a law courtthe case for the prosecution/the defense: The assistant district attorney informed the judge that he had completed the case for the prosecution. have a case (=have a chance of winning): The lawyers told me I didn’t have a case. Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials appearance be under/on oath case
4 countable a set of facts and arguments that you can state for or against somethingThis horrible crime strengthens the case of those who want all guns to be licensed . case for/against: The case against lowering educational standards is overwhelming. make a case for something: Calvin makes a good case for this unpopular policy in his article. A case can be made for reducing taxes right now. state your case: She was being offered a chance to state her case. Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts 5 countable a situation or person to be dealt with, often by an officialThere have been several reports of cases of neglected and abused children. Each social worker was assigned 30 cases. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions Synonyms and related words
General words for person or people 6 countable a container or cover for keeping or protecting somethingHave you seen my glasses’ case anywhere? The paintings were shipped in large wooden cases. Synonyms and related words 6a a piece of furniture made of wood and glass in which objects are shown in a store or museum Synonyms and related words
Shop fittings and equipment 6b a container for holding a large number of separate things, especially bottles, or the things in the containercase of: We bought a case of wine. Synonyms and related words
Packaging and describing packaging 6c mainly Britisha suitcase Synonyms and related words
Bags and cases for carrying possessions accompanied baggage attaché case backpack
7 countable/uncountable linguisticsa form of a noun, adjective, or pronoun in some languages that shows its relationship in grammar to other words in a sentence Synonyms and related words
Types and forms of word, clause or sentence accusative adjunct allomorph 8 the distinction between a letter written in upper-case (ABC), also called a capital letter, or lower-case (abc), also called a minuscule letterIn typography, the case of the text is as important as typing in bold font or in italics. Submitted by:
Climentlepiment from France on 25/05/2015 9 set out the case for/against somethingto cite arguments in favour or against somethingThe education minister set out the case for reforming the current system of education. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2016
as the case may be a case in point get off someone’s case in any case in case on a case-by-case basis on someone’s case on the case caseverb transitive very informal UK /keɪs/ 1 if a criminal cases a place, such as a bank, they watch it and look around it to help them plan their crimeHe saw McVeigh casing the Oklahoma City federal building before it was bombed. Synonyms and related words
To commit a specific crime
caseverb transitive very informal US /keɪs/ 1 if a criminal cases a place, such as a bank, they watch it and look around it to help them plan their crimeHe saw McVeigh casing the Oklahoma City federal building before it was bombed. Synonyms and related words
To commit a specific crime
be cased in something case the joint |