case

Definition

Examples

In this case, we will need written approval from the director.

Word Family

Synonyms

• instancean occurrence of something
• circumstancea condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
• lawsuita comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

Collocations

• Easy pack clothes into suitcase travel case
  to pack clothes into suitcase travel case, meaning to arrange in a container
• Medium in case of fire emergency
  indicating a state, position, or relationship within case of fire emergency
• Hard build a compelling business case
  to construct, develop, or establish regarding a compelling business case
• Very Hard worst-case scenario stress test
  a collocation phrase: worst-case scenario stress test