All case synonyms
case
C c noun case
- bag β A bag is a container made of thin paper or plastic, for example one that is used in shops to put things in that a customer has bought.
- suitcase β a usually rectangular piece of luggage especially for carrying clothes while traveling.
- basket β A basket is a stiff container that is used for carrying or storing objects. Baskets are made from thin strips of materials such as straw, plastic, or wire woven together.
- tray β a coin worth threepence.
- drawer β a sliding, lidless, horizontal compartment, as in a piece of furniture, that may be drawn out in order to gain access to it.
- crating β a slatted wooden box or framework for packing, shopping, or storing fruit, furniture, glassware, crockery, etc.
- wrapping β something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
- caddy β a small container, esp for tea
- scabbard β a sheath for a sword or the like.
- canister β A canister is a strong metal container. It is used to hold gases or chemical substances.
- status β the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
- predicament β an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation.
- dilemma β a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
- occurrence β the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
- quandary β a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
- context β The context of an idea or event is the general situation that relates to it, and which helps it to be understood.
- position β condition with reference to place; location; situation.
- plight β Archaic. pledge.
- contingency β A contingency is something that might happen in the future.
- specimen β a part or an individual taken as exemplifying a whole mass or number; a typical animal, plant, mineral, part, etc.
- illustration β something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
- sample β a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- representative β a person or thing that represents another or others.
- occasion β a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
- sampling β a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- proceedings β a particular action or course or manner of action.
- proof β evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
- case history β A person's case history is the record of past events or problems that have affected them, especially their medical history.
- conditions β external or existing circumstances
- reason β a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
- defence β Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
- defense β the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- justification β a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- rationale β the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
- basis β If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- job β the central figure in an Old Testament parable of the righteous sufferer.
- project β something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- commission β If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you.
- assignment β An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
- task β a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
- issue β the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
- court case β a legal action
verb case
- study β a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- inspect β to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- scrutinize β to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- canvass β If you canvass for a particular person or political party, you go around an area trying to persuade people to vote for that person or party.
- view β an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
- check out β When you check out of a hotel or clinic where you have been staying, or if someone checks you out, you pay the bill and leave.
- check over β a thorough examination or investigation.
- check up β If you check up on something, you find out information about it.