case — a particular instance or example of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular instance or example of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /keɪs/
Korean meaning: 경우, 상황, 사례
Korean pronunciation: 케이스 (강세: 케이스)
Example Sentences
- My mom bought me a pink glittery phone case, and now my friends think I'm a unicorn.
- In case of emergency, break glass - but not your phone case, that's expensive!
- The detective said it was an open and shut case, but he forgot to open the evidence case.
case
NOUN//keɪs//
a particular instance or example of something

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Origin
라틴어 'casus(떨어진 것, 일어난 일)'에서 유래되어, 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래는 '우연히 일어난 상황'을 의미했지만, 점차 '특정한 상황이나 용기'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My mom bought me a pink glittery phone case, and now my friends think I'm a unicorn.”
“In case of emergency, break glass - but not your phone case, that's expensive!”
“The detective said it was an open and shut case, but he forgot to open the evidence case.”
“This is a serious case that requires immediate attention.”
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