Meaning
One time or example of something; a box or bag for things.
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Word origin
Comes from the Old French 'cas', from the Latin 'casus', meaning an event or chance.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- cas
Grammar
Examples
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A case is one example or situation, often one that people study or talk about. It is common in the useful phrase "in case", which means being ready for something that might happen.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 1: case, second, alone and 7 more words.