case

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/keɪs/]

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1. case (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An actual event, situation, or fact.

Example: For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth.

2. case (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A given condition or state.

Example: Thus vvhilſt he hopt he hild her leaſt, ſo altereth the cace / VVith ſuch as ſhe, Ah ſuch it is to build on ſuch a face.

3. case (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A specific matter or piece of work, specifically defined within a profession, usually in respect of a specific person and/or event; the set of tasks involved in addressing one such matter.

Example: It was one of the detective's easiest cases.

4. case (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To propose hypothetical cases.

Example: Casing upon the Matter.

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