CASES Synonyms
There are 39 hypernyms of the word cases. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CASES
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carton | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quantity contained in a carton • a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top | ||||||||
casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
caseful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the quantity contained in a case | ||||||||
causa | nounn | |||||||
noun • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | ||||||||
cause | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something • a justification for something existing or happening • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy verb • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | ||||||||
character | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) • a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something • the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • good repute • a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability • a written symbol that is used to represent speech • (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes verb • engrave or inscribe characters on | ||||||||
eccentric | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not having a common center; not concentric noun • a person with an unusual or odd personality • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) adjective satellite • conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | ||||||||
encase | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
event | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
example | nounn | |||||||
noun • an item of information that is typical of a class or group • a representative form or pattern • something to be imitated • punishment intended as a warning to others • an occurrence of something • a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding | ||||||||
face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
font | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family • bowl for baptismal water | ||||||||
fount | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family • a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water | ||||||||
incase | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
instance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of something • an item of information that is typical of a class or group verb • clarify by giving an example of | ||||||||
lawsuit | nounn | |||||||
noun • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | ||||||||
pillowcase | nounn | |||||||
noun • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | ||||||||
sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||||
shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||||
showcase | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | ||||||||