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- [keys out]
- /keɪs aʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keys out]
- /keɪs aʊt/
Definitions of case out words
- noun case out an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case. 1
- noun case out a sheath or outer covering: a knife case. 1
- noun case out a box with its contents: a case of ginger ale. 1
- noun case out the amount contained in a box or other container: There are a dozen bottles to a case. 1
- noun case out a pair or couple; brace: a case of pistols. 1
- noun case out a surrounding frame or framework, as of a door. 1
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Origin of case out
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English cas < Anglo-French cas(s)e, Old French chasse < Latin capsa cylindrical case for holding books in scroll form, receptacle
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Parts of speech for Case out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
case out popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
case out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for case out
verb case out
- advise — If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
- patronize — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
Antonyms for case out
verb case out
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- thwart — to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
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