in case

Preposition

Preposition in case

1. If you do $x$ in case of $y$, you do $x$ because it would be bad if you didn't do it and $y$ happened.

   Let's check again in case we missed something.

   You should bring a coat in case of snow.

   You should be ready just in case.

2. if

   What will happen in case she doesn't come?

Synonyms

• if

Related words

• in
• case