case — a particular instance or example of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular instance or example of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /keɪs/
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
Detective explaining different criminal cases
This case shows the face that fits the place!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'casus', meaning 'a fallen thing' or 'an occurrence', which entered English through French. Originally denoting a chance occurrence or circumstance, it gradually expanded to mean a specific situation, instance, or container.
Breakdown
casus (Latin: fallen thing, occurrence) → case. The root casus comes from cadere (to fall), reflecting the original sense of something that has happened or befallen.
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📝Examples
“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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