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“case” in English

case
Illustration of "case" in a English cultural setting
A person stands before a packed suitcase and an empty one, deciding which clothes to bring for a beach holiday and which for a business trip.

Usage note

A case can be a specific situation, a container, or used to introduce a condition in English.

Examples

  • This is a special case.

    This is a special case.

  • Put it in the case.

    Put it in the case.

  • In that case, I agree.

    In that case, I agree.

Quick check

What does "case" mean?

  • A. case
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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