cases

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cases Definition

• 1. instances of a particular situation or circumstance
• 2. a container designed to hold or protect something
• 3. a legal action or proceeding

Using cases: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cases" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In most cases, the company will cover the cost of repairs.

• Example

  The phone case protected my phone from damage when I dropped it.

• Example

  The lawyer took on the case pro bono.

• Example

  I have a few use cases for this software.

cases Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cases

• crates
• examples
• occurrences
• situations
• boxes
• enclosures
• lawsuits
• litigations

Phrases with cases

• in any case

  whatever happens or may have happened

  Example

  In any case, we need to be prepared for the worst.

• case in point

  an example that illustrates a point being made

  Example

  The company's success is a case in point for the effectiveness of their marketing strategy.

• basket case

  a person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope

  Example

  After the accident, he was a complete basket case and couldn't function normally.

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Summary: cases in Brief

The term 'cases' [key-siz] refers to instances of a particular situation or circumstance, containers designed to hold or protect something, and legal actions or proceedings. It can be used in phrases like 'in any case' and 'case in point.' 'Cases' has formal synonyms like 'instances' and 'circumstances,' and informal synonyms like 'stuff' and 'things.'