in case

conjunction

1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries a gun in case he is attacked
2
: if
in case we are surprised, keep by meWashington Irving

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When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects. Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025 Marko, however, is confident that Verstappen will prove to be an effective backup in case of issues with the car. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 The first question was about how often city fire hydrants are checked for readiness in case of a fire. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 Bonus: There’s a version with pockets in case that’s a dealbreaker for your workout apparel. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in case

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of in case was in the 14th century

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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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