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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Suitcase' filled with different 'Situations'—both are types of 'Cases'.
Quiz rápido
Take your jacket with you ____ it gets cold later.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: in case
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
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'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Suitcase' filled with different 'Situations'—both are types of 'Cases'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'casus', meaning 'a falling' or 'an event', and the Old French 'cas'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
Take your jacket with you ____ it gets cold later.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: in case
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example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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