case

Definitions

An instance or example of the occurrence of something.

A container or protective covering for an object.

A legal action or lawsuit brought before a court of law.

Examples

In this case, we should probably wait for more information before making a decision.

The detective carefully examined the evidence found at the crime case.

She keeps her glasses in a protective leather case to prevent them from scratching.

Synonyms

instance example situation circumstance event occurrence scenario

Antonyms

theory abstraction generalization concept notion idea impossibility