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as the case may be

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.37 in modern English

Syllables
as the -case -may be
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

As is appropriate to the circumstances; particularly where a choice must be made between two options.

Example Sentences

Phrases

so be it whatever the case may be

Frequently Paired Words

so be it whatever the case may be

Questions

What does as the case may be mean?
As is appropriate to the circumstances; particularly where a choice must be made between two options.

How to pronounce as the case may be

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