Case
noun
An incident or situation that needs attention.
There's a case of bullying in the school that the principal is looking into.
Often appears as...
- child abuse case
- criminal case
noun
A box or container for holding or carrying things.
He placed his glasses inside the hard case to protect it.
Often appears as...
- suitcase
- glasses case
noun
A legal matter taken to court.
The case was taken to the Supreme Court for a final decision.
Often appears as...
- court case
- legal case
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Formal
Technical
noun
The grammatical category of a noun.
In German, the case of a noun can be nominative, accusative, genitive, or dative.
Often appears as...
- nominative case
- accusative case
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Technical
noun
An argument or situation serving as an example.
Let's consider the case of a young athlete who's been accused of doping.
Often appears as...
- case study
- case in point
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Academic
noun
The outer protective layer of something.
He bought a new plastic case for his phone.
Often appears as...
- phone case
- plastic case
noun
An incident or situation that needs attention.
There's a case of bullying in the school that the principal is looking into.
Often appears as...
- child abuse case
- criminal case
noun
A box or container for holding or carrying things.
He placed his glasses inside the hard case to protect it.
Often appears as...
- suitcase
- glasses case
noun
A legal matter taken to court.
The case was taken to the Supreme Court for a final decision.
Often appears as...
- court case
- legal case
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The grammatical category of a noun.
In German, the case of a noun can be nominative, accusative, genitive, or dative.
Often appears as...
- nominative case
- accusative case
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An argument or situation serving as an example.
Let's consider the case of a young athlete who's been accused of doping.
Often appears as...
- case study
- case in point
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The outer protective layer of something.
He bought a new plastic case for his phone.
Often appears as...
- phone case
- plastic case
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Uncommon Pluralization
While 'cases' can be the plural form, 'case' may also refer to multiple incidents collectively.
The investigator solved the case involving several burglaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Required
'Case' often suggests a need for investigation, action, or concern.
The teacher took the bullying case very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Using 'case' can convey objectivity and distance from the situation described.
The report included a case of misconduct within the company.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncommon Pluralization
While 'cases' can be the plural form, 'case' may also refer to multiple incidents collectively.
The investigator solved the case involving several burglaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Required
'Case' often suggests a need for investigation, action, or concern.
The teacher took the bullying case very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Using 'case' can convey objectivity and distance from the situation described.
The report included a case of misconduct within the company.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncommon Pluralization
While 'cases' can be the plural form, 'case' may also refer to multiple incidents collectively.
The investigator solved the case involving several burglaries.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Required
'Case' often suggests a need for investigation, action, or concern.
The teacher took the bullying case very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Using 'case' can convey objectivity and distance from the situation described.
The report included a case of misconduct within the company.
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Gordie Howe
Canadian Athlete
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Jason Isbell
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Floyd Abrams
American Lawyer
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Jill Scott
American Musician
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David Beckham
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Irish Celebrity
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