Synonym: box, circumstance, condition, covering, lawsuit, receptacle, state. Similar words: in case, in case of, in any case, in this case, in the case of, a case in point, casual, casino. Meaning: [keɪs] n. 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy 2. an occurrence of something 3. a special set of circumstances 4. a problem requiring investigation 5. the actual state of things 6. a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument 7. a portable container for carrying several objects 8. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation 9. a person requiring professional services 10. the quantity contained in a case 11. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home 12. a specific state of mind that is temporary 13. nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence 14. the housing or outer covering of something 15. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) 16. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part 17. the enclosing frame around a door or window opening 18. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow. v. 1. look over, usually with the intention to rob 2. enclose in, or as if in, a case.
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121. Keep some candles as a standby in case the power fails.
122. The man who lives next to you is sussed by the police in this case.
123. It was packaged in a fancy plastic case with attractive graphics.
124. Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point.
125. He's asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision.
126. There are candles strategically placed — just in case we have another power cut.
127. The judge decided the case in favour of the defendant.
128. It may rain tomorrow, but we are going home in any case.
129. We will review the case and make a recommendation to the client.
130. I have also taken out a life insurance policy on him just in case.
131. A jury's decision in a court case must be absolutely objective.
132. I always keep a drink of water by my bedside in case I am thirsty in the middle of the night.
133. He thought her campaign would probably fade out soon in any case.
134. This case could serve as a precedent for others against the tobacco companies.
135. This case comes under the jurisdiction of a lower court.
136. Most schools teach children lower case letters first, and upper case letters later.
137. He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case.
138. He was accused of shredding documents relating to the case .
139. Surgical training takes at least nine years, or 11 in the case of obstetrics.
140. He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.
141. The police have ruled out foul play in the case of his death.
142. I was going to ask if his dog was any better, but I didn't dare in case it had died.
143. A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain.
144. His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
145. There wasn't enough evidence to bring the case to court .
146. Several months elapsed before his case was brought to trial.
146. Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and create good sentences.
147. According to what he said, Linda should be responsible for the case.
148. This case is full,I can't pack any more clothes in.
149. This case falls outside the purview of this particular court.
150. This is the most complicated case I have ever handled.
More similar words: in case, in case of, in any case, in this case, in the case of, a case in point, casual, casino, cash in, phase, ease, base, cash in on, laser, casualty, at ease, phrase, broadcast, cast aside, release, purchase, based on, occasional, on occasion, database, decrease, basement, in a sense, increased, occasionally.