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cás — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
  • affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  • cage noun A structure of bars or mesh used to enclose and contain an animal or person.
  • case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
  • curve noun A smoothly bending line, with no sharp corners.
  • instance noun A particular example or occurrence of something.
  • intricate adj Made up of many small, finely detailed parts; complex.
  • scenario noun A possible sequence of events that might happen.
  • situation noun The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.
  • suitcase noun A rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and belongings when travelling.
  • turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

Senses

cás is used for these senses in English:

  • action (legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
  • cage An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.
  • curve (intransitive) To bend or turn gradually from a given direction.
  • instance A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
  • intricate Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.
  • scenario An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
  • situation The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
  • situation Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

action — full definition

  1. noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
  2. noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
  3. noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
  4. noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.

affair — full definition

  1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
  3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

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