Word CASE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

case

🇺🇸 [keɪs]

Meanings

An instance or occurrence of something, often used in legal or investigative contexts. It can also refer to a container or box used to store or protect something.

Examples

• The detective solved the case after months of investigation.
• She kept the jewelry in a velvet case for protection.
• This is a rare case of a person surviving a plane crash.

Synonyms

instance • situation • container

Antonyms

solution • answer • end