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In any case Meaning in English

expression

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈkeɪs
in EN-ee KAYS
ˈɪn/ /ˈɛni/ /kˈeɪs
in EN-ee KAYS

Definition

Used to show that what matters will be true or done despite other possibilities or circumstances; similar to 'anyway' or 'regardless'.

Usage & Nuances

'In any case' is slightly more formal than 'anyway' or 'anyhow.' It often appears at the start or in the middle of a sentence to wrap up, clarify, or change topics. Not typically used at the end of a conversation.

Spanish: de todas formas - en todo caso - de cualquier maneraPortuguese (BR): de qualquer forma - em todo casoPortuguese (PT): de qualquer forma - em todo o casoChinese (Simplified): 无论如何 - 不管怎样Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何 - 不管怎樣Hindi: वैसे भी - किसी भी स्थिति मेंArabic: على أي حال - في جميع الأحوالBengali: যাই হোক - যেকোনো পরিস্থিতিতেRussian: в любом случаеJapanese: いずれにせよ - いずれにしてもVietnamese: dù sao đi nữa - trong mọi trường hợpKorean: 어쨌든 - 아무튼Turkish: her ne olursa olsun - yine deUrdu: بہر حالIndonesian: bagaimanapun juga - dalam hal apa pun

Example Sentences

In any case, we need to leave by 7 o'clock.

basic

I don't think it will rain, but in any case, bring an umbrella.

basic

We can try your plan. In any case, we must be careful.

basic

I’m not sure if Tom will join us. In any case, let’s get started.

natural

We might be late, but in any case, I'll text you when we arrive.

natural

You probably don't need to worry, but in any case, it's good to be prepared.

natural