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in-case

Conjunction
  1. Because event X may occur
    I'll take an umbrella, in case it rains. (i.e. because it may rain later)
Preposition
  1. Because of the possibility of
    Take an umbrella in case of rain. (i.e. even if it's not raining, take an umbrella because it may rain later)
  2. In the event of
    In case of emergency, break glass. (i.e. if and only if there is an emergency)
Anagrams
  • casein, cesian
Origin

Middle English

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