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.
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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151. It would be a case of 'just do so-and-so and here's your cash'.
152. Most of the students are making good progress, but Michael is a hopeless case.
153. For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.
154. I don't see how that information bears on this case.
155. If this case is successful it could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims.
156. To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case.
157. I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case.
158. Judge Langdale is to preside over the official enquiry into the case.
159. Don't overstate your case or no one will believe you.
160. Keep your receipt in case you want to bring it back.
161. The defendants in the libel case maintain that their allegations are true.
162. He declined further comment on the grounds that the case was sub judice.
163. For what it's worth, it's never too late, or in my case, too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, start whenever you want.
164. His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.
165. She doesn't want to take her new boy-friend home in case her parents don't approve .
166. Pick over the lentils carefully in case there are any stones among them.
167. The oboe tends to lose power in the upper register , but with the clarinet the opposite is the case.
168. The case took five years to come to court .
169. He presents his case with refreshing clarity and directness.
170. Are there any mitigating circumstances in this case?
171. The cigarette case was engraved with his initials.
172. The defendant requested more time to prepare his case.
173. I was ruined by that law case.
174. The case does not merit further investigation.
175. Take an umbrella just in case.
176. Ministers will push the case for opening the plant.
177. The murder was an open-and-shut case.
178. There was a court case resulting from this incident.
179. Around 50 police officers are on the case.
180. He related the facts of the case to journalists.
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.