In case of
Example: In case of emergency follow the instructions carefully
Definition
"In case of" is a prepositional phrase used to indicate a condition or situation that might happen, prompting a specific action or precaution. For example, "in case of emergency" means if an emergency occurs, certain steps should be taken.
Etymology
The phrase "in case of" originates from the notion of a 'case' meaning an event or circumstance. 'Case' comes from Latin 'casus,' meaning 'fall, event, or occurrence.' Over time, the phrase evolved to express preparedness or contingency for particular situations.
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"In case of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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