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Vocabulary Entry
case
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A particular instance or situation that is considered.
Example Sentences
"This is a serious case that requires immediate attention."
"She has a strong case for why the project should be funded."
"In law, a 'case' refers to a matter brought before a court."
V
verb
To put something in a case or to cover something.
Example Sentences
"He decided to case the new guitar to protect it during travel."
"The detective will case the area before making any arrests."
"She cased the artwork with a frame before hanging it on the wall."
A
adjective
Relating to the grammatical category of nouns or pronouns that indicates their function.
Example Sentences
"In English, nouns have different case forms to indicate their role in a sentence."
"The case ending changes based on whether a noun is the subject or direct object."
"Understanding case is important for proper sentence structure."