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case

/k/eI/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an occurrence of something

    noun.event

    Examples
    It was a case of bad judgment.
    Synonyms example instance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a special set of circumstances

    noun.state

    Examples
    It may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled.
    Synonyms event

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

    noun.act

    Synonyms causa cause lawsuit suit

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the actual state of things

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    That was not the case.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a portable container for carrying several objects

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The musicians left their instrument cases backstage.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a person requiring professional services

    noun.person

    Examples
    A typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation

    noun.person

    Examples
    The cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities.
    Synonyms guinea pig subject

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a problem requiring investigation

    noun.communication

    Examples
    Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He stated his case clearly.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. the quantity contained in a case

    noun.quantity

    Synonyms caseful

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence

    noun.communication

    Synonyms grammatical case

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. a specific state of mind that is temporary

    noun.state

    Examples
    A case of the jitters.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

    noun.person

    Examples
    A mental case.
    Synonyms character eccentric type

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. a specific size and style of type within a type family

    noun.communication

    Synonyms face font fount typeface

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

    noun.body

    Synonyms sheath

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  16. the housing or outer covering of something

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The clock has a walnut case.
    Synonyms casing shell

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  17. the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms casing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  18. (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    For English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  19. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase.
    Synonyms pillow slip pillowcase slip

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  20. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms display case showcase vitrine

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  21. A box, sheath, or covering; as, a <i>case</i> for holding goods; a <i>case</i> for spectacles; the <i>case</i> of a watch; the <i>case</i> (capsule) of a cartridge; a <i>case</i> (cover) for a book.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  22. Chance; accident; hap; opportunity.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. look over, usually with the intention to rob

    verb.perception

    Examples
    They men cased the housed.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. enclose in, or as if in, a case

    verb.contact

    Examples
    My feet were encased in mud.
    Synonyms encase incase

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To cover or protect with, or as with, a case; to inclose.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To propose hypothetical cases.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

cascara buckthorncascara sagradacascarillacascarilla barkcascarillincascaroncase agreementcase historycase in pointcase knifecase lawcase load

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