Definitions

in case

CONJUNCTION

lest

Synonyms

WEAK

in order to avoid so that to prevent

CONJUNCTION

providing/provided

Synonyms

WEAK

contingent upon given if if and only if in the case that in the event on condition on the assumption on these terms subject to supposing with the proviso

CONJUNCTION

whether

Synonyms

WEAK

even if if

Example Sentences

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I want to know how Mom feels in case it affects how I feel.

From Literature

Korda warmed up in case of a playoff, but a tense day ended without her returning to the course.

From Barron's

The VAR had to check that too, in case that was a penalty.

From BBC

Abdullah, 15, says he would prefer to have his phone on him just in case there is an emergency at home.

From BBC

He took out his dagger, still in its sheath, and set it on the table, just in case.

From Literature