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Cased Meaning in English

word · lemma: case

ˈkeɪs
KAYST
kˈeɪst
KAYST

Definición

'Cased' means something put into a case for protection or display. It can also mean someone checked out a place carefully, usually to plan something.

Uso & Matices

Often used for objects (like 'glass-cased watch'), or as slang for secretly observing a place before committing a crime ('cased the joint'). Formal for scientific/technical displays; informal when talking about crime. Not to be confused with 'case' as a noun (suitcase, event).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The valuable coin was cased in glass.

basic

All the tools are cased for safety.

basic

The diamond was cased before shipping.

basic

They cased the store to plan the robbery.

natural

The thieves cased the neighborhood for days.

natural

He quickly cased the office before anyone saw him.

natural