case
A case can refer to a physical container like a suitcase or box used for carrying and protecting items. It can also mean a specific example, situation, or instance of something happening, especially in legal or medical contexts.
예시
3 / 5I packed my clothes into the large case before going to the airport.
I put my garments inside the big suitcase before traveling.
The police are currently investigating a serious case of identity theft.
The authorities are looking into a specific instance of stolen identity.
If you are tired, in that case, we should stay home tonight.
If you feel sleepy, then for that reason, we won't go out.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Suitcase' filled with different 'Situations'—both are types of 'Cases'.
빠른 퀴즈
Take your jacket with you ____ it gets cold later.
정답!
정답은: in case
예시
I packed my clothes into the large case before going to the airport.
everydayI put my garments inside the big suitcase before traveling.
The police are currently investigating a serious case of identity theft.
formalThe authorities are looking into a specific instance of stolen identity.
If you are tired, in that case, we should stay home tonight.
informalIf you feel sleepy, then for that reason, we won't go out.
Researchers presented a case study to explain the rare weather pattern.
academicScientists showed a specific example to describe the unusual weather.
We need to build a strong business case for the new marketing budget.
businessWe must provide good reasons why we need the new advertising money.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in case of
if a particular thing happens (usually for emergencies)
in any case
whatever happens or regardless of the situation
make a case for
to give reasons why something should be done
자주 혼동되는 단어
A cause is a reason why something happens, whereas a case is a situation or a container.
A crate is a large wooden box for shipping, while a case is usually smaller or a more general term for a container.
사용 참고사항
At the A2 level, 'case' is most commonly used to talk about bags (suitcases) or the phrase 'in case'. Be careful not to confuse the physical object with the abstract meaning of 'situation'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'in case' followed by 'will' (e.g., 'in case it will rain'). You should use the present tense instead: 'in case it rains'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Suitcase' filled with different 'Situations'—both are types of 'Cases'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'casus', meaning 'a falling' or 'an event', and the Old French 'cas'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
Take your jacket with you ____ it gets cold later.
정답!
정답은: in case
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
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관련 단어
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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