English Explanatory Dictionary

in case

English dictionary entry

Meanings

conj
  1. To allow for the possibility that.
  2. If.

Pronunciation

/ɪn ˈkeɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in case.wav

Word forms

in case

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?].

Synonyms

in the event

Related words

in case of in the event that just in case lest
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