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
- noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
- noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
- noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.
affair — full definition
- noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
- noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
- noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.