Incase-In-Case | Commonly Confused Words
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Incase vs. In case

Incase

To surround or close off on all sides

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In case

/in keis/
Used to say what to do if a particular situation happens

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Incase as one word is a common misspelling and should generally be avoided.
  • In case as two separate words is the correct form when you want to indicate a conditional situation or precaution.
  • Remember that incase as a single word is incorrect in standard English.
  • When you are unsure, break it into two words: in case.
  • Use in case when you want to prepare for or think about a potential future event.
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