Case: meaning, definitions and examples

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case

 

[ keษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

law

An instance of a particular situation; a specific example of something occurring.

Synonyms

example, instance, scenario, situation

Examples of usage

  • The court will consider the case of the missing documents.
  • Each case is unique and must be treated as such.
  • In this case, the defendant's alibi was proven false.
  • Let me present a hypothetical case to illustrate my point.
  • The detective worked tirelessly to solve the case.
Context #2 | Noun

container

A container designed to hold or protect something.

Synonyms

box, casing, container, enclosure

Examples of usage

  • She packed her jewelry in a small case.
  • The phone case features a unique design.
  • The violinist carries her instrument in a sturdy case.
  • The exhibit displayed ornate jewelry cases from the 18th century.
  • He opened the briefcase to reveal stacks of cash.
Context #3 | Verb

legal

Bring (a person or organization) to trial.

Synonyms

accuse, bring to trial, indict, prosecute

Examples of usage

  • The police will case the suspect next week.
  • The attorney decided to case the company for fraud.
  • They were cased for tax evasion and money laundering.
  • The prosecution will case the defendant in court.
  • The authorities plan to case the criminal gang.

Translations

Translations of the word "case" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฎเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟะฐะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ ดๅˆ (ใฐใ‚ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๅ†ต (qรญngkuร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caso

Etymology

The word 'case' has a long history dating back to Middle English and Old French. It originated from the Latin word 'casus', meaning 'fall' or 'occasion'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to situations, containers, and legal proceedings. Today, 'case' is a versatile word used in diverse contexts, from law to everyday objects like phone cases. Its etymology reflects the evolution of language and human society.

See also: cases, casing, casings, cassette, encase, encased, encasement, encasing, lowercase, uppercase.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #82, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.