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case

case

Meaning of case

particular situation or example

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EN-UK/keɪs/
EN-US/ˈkeɪs/
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case with Russian translation

case usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В этом случае помог бы короткий перерыв.

In this case, a short break would help.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Этот случай удивил всех в комнате.

That case surprised everyone in the room.

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case belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

caseслучай
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

case synonyms

Related words worth learning together

incident
an event, often an unwanted or notable one
occasion
a time when something happens, often a special event or opportunity
instance
a single example or a specific case
example
something used to show or explain an idea
situation
the set of conditions or facts at a time
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🇬🇧en

an event, often an unwanted or notable one

A1Often

There was an incident at school.

🇬🇧en

a time when something happens, often a special event or opportunity

A1Often

It was a happy occasion.

🇬🇧en

a single example or a specific case

A1Often

In this instance, the answer is yes.

🇬🇧en

something used to show or explain an idea

A1Very Often

This is a good example of teamwork.

🇬🇧en

the set of conditions or facts at a time

A1Very Often

The situation is difficult.

🇬🇧en

the conditions around an event or person, often formal

A1Often

Under the circumstances, we agreed to wait.

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How to pronounce case and what this word means

case means case. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce case

/keɪs/

case translation

case

case examples

In this case, a short break would help.

case transcription

/keɪs/, /ˈkeɪs/

Questions about this word

case meaning: what does it mean?

particular situation or example

case pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

case is pronounced as /keɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

case definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In this case, a short break would help. Translation: В этом случае помог бы короткий перерыв.

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