case
A problem or situation that is decided in a court.
A situation or set of events that is examined in a court of law.
A box, bag, or cover used to keep something safe.
A container or covering designed to hold, protect, or store something.
An example of something that happens.
A particular situation or occurrence of something happening.
In grammar, the way a word changes to show its job in a sentence.
In grammar, the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective showing its function in a sentence, such as subject or object.
- Base: case
- Plural: cases
as the case may be
1Depending on which applies
Used to show that something depends on which situation is true.
- They may be married or just living together, as the case may be.
- You can pay by cash or card, as the case may be.
in that case
1If that happens, then...
Used to say what you will do if a certain situation happens.
- If it rains tomorrow, in that case we'll stay inside.
- You don't like coffee? In that case, I'll make you tea.
on a case-by-case basis
1Individually; one at a time
Looking at each problem or situation separately, not all together.
- We decide on promotions on a case-by-case basis.
- These issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
in any case
1Regardless; whatever happens
Used to say that something is true no matter what else happens or is said.
- In any case, we should be ready to leave by 8.
- I don't think it will rain, but in any case, take an umbrella.
in any case
2regardless; whatever happens
Used to mean that something is true no matter what else happens.
- We might be late, but in any case, we’ll get there.
- In any case, you should call her and explain.