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case

/keɪs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A container, case, or receptacle for storing or carrying something.

  • noun

    A set of arguments and their responses, used to test the validity of a hypothesis or a computer program.

  • noun

    The state of being under the protection of a law or authority.

Pronunciation
  1. /keɪs/



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  2. /keɪs/



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Synonyms

carton
Rhymes
Words rhyming with case
chase , grace , mace
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. case (English) : container

  2. case (English) : legal dispute

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. case (Spanish) : you mean

  2. case (Russian) : box

Variants
List of all variants of case that leads to same result
case , cases , in any case , in case , in case of , cased , casing , case fatality rate , case fatality rates , case fatality ratio , case fatality ratios , case-fatality rate , case-fatality rates , case-fatality ratio , case-fatality ratios , case goods , case-harden , case-hardened , case-hardening , case-hardens , case histories , case history , case in point , cases in point , case knife , case knives
Forms
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caseless, casework, case-by-case

Etymology
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Old French 'cas' or Latin 'cassis' meaning 'box' or 'receptacle'

Trivia
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  1. A 'case' of beer contains 24 cans.

  2. The term 'case' in law originated from the Latin word 'casus', meaning 'chance' or 'happening'.

  3. A 'case' of wine contains 12 bottles.

Related Concepts
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  1. evidence: Evidence is used to support a case in a legal proceeding.

  2. hypothesis: A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'case' has been used to refer to a legal dispute or a mystery to be solved. In art, it can refer to a protective covering for a sculpture or painting. In music, 'case' can refer to a guitar case or a briefcase used by a roadie to carry equipment.

How to Memorize "case"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a container or a box to remember the meaning of 'case' as a container or receptacle.
    - Visualize a legal proceeding or a courtroom to remember the meaning of 'case' as a legal dispute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'case' with the word 'container' or 'receptacle'. Associate the word 'case' with the word 'legal dispute' or 'mystery'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'C-A-S-E' to remember the meanings: Container, Argument, Situation, Evidence.

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