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/keɪs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A matter or situation under consideration.
The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury.
An instance of a particular situation.
In this case, we should consider alternative solutions.
A container for storing or carrying items, often having a cover.
He opened the suitcase to pack for his trip.
The form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective which shows its grammatical function.
In Latin, nouns have different cases, such as nominative and accusative.
A container or receptacle for holding something.
She put her glasses in a protective case.
verb
To cover or enclose something.
They decided to case the new electronics in protective plastic.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'cas', from Latin 'casus', meaning 'fall, chance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
case in point:
an example that illustrates a situation or argument.
make a case:
to present a persuasive argument.
the case for:
the reasons or arguments supporting something.
case by case:
evaluating each situation individually.
no case:
indicating that there is no evidence or grounds for something.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Big case
That was a big case, but we got it solved.
Case closed
With the new evidence, the detective said the case is closed.