Synonyms for
Cases
Definition
Cases refer to a container or receptacle for storing or transporting something, especially a particular type of thing.
Synonyms & similar words
cause
casing
guineapig
example
caseful
lawsuit
character
slip
showcase
compositorscase
subject
typesetterscase
face
sheath
incase
instance
pillowcase
causa
eccentric
grammaticalcase
shell
encase
displaycase
pillowslip
case
boxes
containers
receptacles
crates
cartons
packages
caskets
coffins
sarcophagi
trunks
suitcases
bags
backpacks
pouches
pockets
folders
envelopes
binders
portfolios
briefcases
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- legal cases
- case studies
- medical cases
- court cases
- case law
- specific cases
- open cases
- closed cases
Word family
Usage note
The word 'cases' can refer to specific instances of something, legal matters, or containers. Context is crucial for determining the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- I have a case full of toys.
- She put her jewelry in a case.
- The phone case protected the phone from damage.
- The lawyer presented a strong case in court.
- The detective solved the case.
Quotes
A good lawyer knows the law; a clever one takes the judge to lunch. - Anonymous
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - Arthur Conan Doyle
Justice delayed is justice denied. - William E. Gladstone