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    [Noun]  | "case" | \ ˈkās \


    1: a set of circumstances or conditions

    2: a situation requiring investigation or action (as by the police)

    3: the object of investigation or consideration

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English cas, from Anglo-French, from Latin casus fall, chance, from cadere to fall {mat|chance|};

    [Noun]  | "case" 


    1: a box or receptacle for holding something

    2: a box together with its contents

    3: set; specifically : pair

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English cas, from Anglo-French case, chase, from Latin capsa chest, case, probably from capere to take {mat|heave:1|};

    [Noun]  | "at*ta*ché case" | \ ˌa-ˌta-ˈshā- \


    1: a small thin suitcase used especially for carrying business papers

    2: briefcase

    Origin: 1904 ;

    [Noun]  | "basket case" 


    1: a person who is functionally incapacitated from extreme nervousness, emotional distress, mental or physical overwork, etc.

    2: something (such as a business or government) that is dysfunctional, run-down, or close to failure

    3: a person who has all four limbs amputated

    Origin: 1919 ;

    [Noun]  | "break*through" | \ ˈbrāk-ˌthrü \


    1: a sudden advance especially in knowledge or technique

    2: a person's first notable success —often used before another noun

    3: an act or instance of moving through or beyond an obstacle

    Origin: 1859 ;

    [Noun]  | "cosmetic case" 


    1: a small piece of luggage especially for cosmetics

    Origin: 1948 ;

    [Noun]  | "dispatch case" 


    1: a case for carrying papers

    Origin: circa 1918 ;

    [Noun]  | "egg case" 


    1: a protective case enclosing eggs : ootheca —called also egg capsule

    Origin: 1847 ;

    [Verb]  | "case" 


    1: to enclose in or cover with or as if with a case : encase

    2: to line (something, such as a well) with supporting material (such as metal pipe)

    3: to inspect or study especially with intent to rob

    Origin: circa 1525 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "case in point" 


    1: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

    Origin: 1647 ;

    [Noun]  | "cases" 


    1: something that encloses another thing especially to protect it;


      * e.g., " ... those binoculars come with their own case "



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    2: a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things;


      * e.g., " ... a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage "



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    [Noun]  | "cases" 


    1: an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment;


      * e.g., " ... her doctor wishes that all of his cases were as cooperative as she is "




    2: one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like;


      * e.g., " ... this is a perfect case of people jumping to the wrong conclusion before all the facts are known "




    3: something that actually exists;


      * e.g., " ... this has never been the case before "



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    [Noun]  | "case" 


    1: something that encloses another thing especially to protect it;


      * e.g., " ... those binoculars come with their own case "



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    2: a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things;


      * e.g., " ... a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage "



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    [Noun]  | "case" 


    1: an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment;


      * e.g., " ... her doctor wishes that all of his cases were as cooperative as she is "




    2: one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like;


      * e.g., " ... this is a perfect case of people jumping to the wrong conclusion before all the facts are known "




    3: something that actually exists;


      * e.g., " ... this has never been the case before "



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    [Noun]  | "attaché cases" 


    [Noun]  | "basket cases" 


    [Noun]  | "cosmetic cases" 


    [Noun]  | "overnight cases" 


    1: as in overnight bags, weekend bags;


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    [Verb]  | "cases" 


    1: as in encompasses, encloses;


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    [Phrase]  | "cases in point" 


    1: one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like;


      * e.g., " ... Action films tend to draw the biggest audiences, and this CGI extravaganza is a case in point. "



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     [ "No case" ]

    1: Someone with no evidence, proof reason,explanation, for his or her point of view, situation, topic or argument.

      * e.g.,  ... He had no case with convincing his mom to lend him money. 

     [ "Casing" ]

    1: Slang. to examine or survey (a house, bank, etc.) in planning a crime (sometimes followed by out): They cased the joint and decided to pull the job on Sunday.

      * e.g.,  ... On my way home, I was casing the homes. (The Dirt, Chapter Two) 

     [ "cased" ]

    1: Performing a motorcycle jump or stunt and landing hard enough to compress the bike's suspension to the point of hitting the frame or 'case' on the ground.

      * e.g.,  ... That spode landed that jump too short and cased it. 

     [ "cased" ]

    1: To examine or survey (a house, bank, etc.) in planning a crime (sometimes fol. by out)

      * e.g.,  ... They cased the joint and decided to pull the job on Sunday. 

     [ "in case of" ]

    1: In the event of

      * e.g.,  ... In case of emergency, evacuate. 

     [ "case" ]

    1:  Verb-To check out in advance. Ususally used in reference to a place you plan to burglarize or commit an act of mischief at.

      * e.g.,  ... "Lets go case the house first so we know the easiest and quietest way to break in."  

     [ "case" ]

    2:  Noun-24 pack of beer.

      * e.g.,  ... "Can you pick up a case on the way here?" 

     [ "case" ]

    1: In the West a case is 12 beers (bottles or cans). In Ontario and out East a case is 24 beers (bottle or cans).

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: I got a case of beer, eh. 

     [ "case" ]

    1: Twelve bottles or cans of beer in Western Canada or twenty four cans or bottles of beer out East.

      * e.g.,  ... The distance between Edmonton and Prince George is about a case of beer 

     [ "Case" ]

    1: The cutest man alive he knows how to treat a girl and make her feel good about herself he gives her compliments and makes her laugh.when she crys he knows how to make her feel better

      * e.g.,  ... Case makes Marissa extremely happy 

     [ "Case" ]

    1: Case can be sweet and romantic, funny and inappropriate, or mean and a jock. But everyone loves him and he can still a girls heart with one glance.

      * e.g.,  ... I love case he is just the sweetest. 

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