in that case — used to say what should be done if the situation mentioned happens or is true
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: used to say what should be done if the situation mentioned happens or is true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðæt keɪs/
Example Sentences
- If you don't like pizza, in that case, let's order chicken instead.
- The restaurant is fully booked? In that case, I guess we're having instant noodles for our anniversary dinner!
- You forgot your wallet again? In that case, I'll be your personal ATM... again.
in that case
CONJUNCTION[/ɪn ðæt keɪs/]
used to say what should be done if the situation mentioned happens or is true
💡 Concept
If the trains are cancelled, in that case we'll just drive instead.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ðæt keɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ðæt keɪs/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
faceplacespacerace
face
place
space
race
🔗Collocations
in that case, let's
well, in that case
in that case, I'll
in that case, we should
in that case, what about
📝Examples
“If you don't like pizza, in that case, let's order chicken instead.”
😄 Fun example
“The restaurant is fully booked? In that case, I guess we're having instant noodles for our anniversary dinner!”
😄 Fun example
“You forgot your wallet again? In that case, I'll be your personal ATM... again.”
“If the weather is bad tomorrow, in that case we'll hold the event indoors.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
thenthereforeconsequentlyif sounder those circumstances
Antonyms
regardlessanywaynevertheless
Related
otherwisehowevermeanwhilesupposeassuming
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