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This phone case protects the screen.
What does Case mean?
Case can mean a situation, example, or container.
Dictionary definition
a situation, example, container, or set of facts being studied or discussed.
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Case in a sentence
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In this case, we should ask for help.
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The detective studied the case by comparing clues and witness reports.
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What can case mean?
Case has several meanings, including a situation, an example, or a protective container.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to case when it means a set of facts?
A case can mean a situation or set of facts being discussed.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses case correctly?
A tablet case is a cover that protects a tablet.
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MeaningCase means Case can mean a situation, example, or container.
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Synonyms
Words like Case
Antonyms
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general ruleA rule applies broadly, while a case can be one example.
unprotected itemAn item without a case is not covered or protected.
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Word family
Case word family
Base word
case
noun
case
Base form.
noun
cases
More than one case.
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Hint for students
Case can mean a situation, example, or container.
Common mix-up
Case does not always mean situation. In some sentences, it means example or container.
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Write two short sentences that use case in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: In this case, we should ask for help. Clue words: should, ask, help. Ask: Which meaning of case does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of case in this model sentence: "In this case, we should ask for help." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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