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in case of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈkeɪs əv/

in case of means: If a particular event happens, or to prepare for that possibility.

preposition

IF SOMETHING HAPPENSB1

If a particular event happens, or to prepare for that possibility.

  • Take a coat in case of rain.
  • In case of an emergency, call this number.
  • We kept extra food in case of heavy snow.

How to use it: in case of + noun (In case of fire, leave by the nearest exit.)

Similar words: in the event of

Common phrases: in case of fire, in case of rain, in case of emergency

Questions about in case of

What does in case of mean?

If a particular event happens, or to prepare for that possibility.

What is in case of in other languages?

Türkçe: durumunda · Español: en caso de · Français: en cas de · Deutsch: im Falle von · Italiano: in caso di · 日本語: の場合に

How do you pronounce in case of?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈkeɪs əv/.

How do you use in case of in a sentence?

Take a coat in case of rain. In case of an emergency, call this number.

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