Case
Noun, Verb
UK
/keÉŞs/
US
/keÉŞs/
Definition
(n) : A container or cover; an example, situation, or problem; a matter for legal action.
(v) : To cover with a case; to inspect a place carefully (informal).
(v) : To cover with a case; to inspect a place carefully (informal).
Example
"I need a new case for my phone because this one is damaged now."
"In this case, you should take an umbrella because it might rain."
"The lawyer won the case in court after presenting strong evidence and convincing arguments."
Explanation
A case can mean a container or cover that holds or protects something, like a phone case or suitcase. It can also mean a situation, example, or event that is being discussed or investigated. In law, a case is a problem or issue brought before a court. As a verb, it can mean to cover something with a case or (informally) to look over a place carefully before doing something. The meaning depends on context—it could be about storage, protection, or describing an event.