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- /keɪs/
- /keɪst/
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- /keɪs/
Definitions of cased word
- noun cased an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case. 1
- noun cased a sheath or outer covering: a knife case. 1
- noun cased a box with its contents: a case of ginger ale. 1
- noun cased the amount contained in a box or other container: There are a dozen bottles to a case. 1
- noun cased a pair or couple; brace: a case of pistols. 1
- noun cased a surrounding frame or framework, as of a door. 1
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Origin of cased
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 Cased
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cased 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.
cased usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cased
adjective cased
- boxed — A boxed set or collection of things is sold in a box.
Antonyms for cased
verb cased
noun cased
- discased — to take the case or covering from; uncase.