Encase Or In Case: What Is The Difference?

By
Peter
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Encase Or In Case: What Is The Difference?

Most people get confused with the words ‘encase Or In case’ whether they have similar or different meanings. So let me clear one thing first that they both have different meanings so you have to use them properly according to what message you want to convey.

So, today I will explain to you the difference between these two words and help you understand their usage.

In case Vs encase

·        Meaning of In case

In case is a conjunction that shows a condition and it can replace ‘if’. We use this word when the phrase starts the sentence. It means to be prepared for something that might happen. The other common ways of using ‘In case’ are :

  • Just in case Or In case of It is used when the condition follows.
  • In any case: It refers to no matter what will happen or however happens.
  • In no case: It refers to something that will happen under no circumstances.
  • In that case: It refers to if something will happen then something else will happen.
  • In the case of It means concerning something or someone.

Examples

  • In case you will go for dinner, let me know.
  • Bring the jacket in case it is cold outside.

Use of other ways :

  • Just in case you need something, you can call me.
  • In any case, I will not meet him again.
  • In no case, it is going to happen so stop dreaming.
  • If I am not home in that case you can take the keys from my neighbors.
  • In the case of that poor boy, I will take the criminals to court.

·        Meaning of encase

In encase is a misspelling of the word ‘encase’ but is considered to be its variant. To encase something means to keep it in an enclosed space like in a case or box.

Examples of encase

  • We encased the gifts in boxes and wrapped them.
  • I watched him encase the jewelry in a box.
  • The watches are encased in nylon.
  • He encased the dead body in a coffin.

Conclusion

‘Incase’ and ‘In case’ are two words that may seem and sound similar but have distinctive meanings so it depends on what message you want to convey. ‘In case’ is a conjunction that indicates a condition that something might happen while ‘Incase’ is a variant of the word ‘encase’ which means to enclose something in a case or box.