Cool MateMeaning of In that case
Used to reference a specific situation or condition previously mentioned.
In simple words: If that's true or if that happens
In that case in a sentence
- If you're busy today, in that case, we can meet tomorrow.
- She doesn’t like chocolate; in that case, I’ll choose vanilla.
- The weather looks bad; in that case, we should stay indoors.
- If the meeting is canceled, in that case, we’ll reschedule.
- You have experience; in that case, you’ll be a great fit for the job.
How to use In that case
Used to refer back to a previous statement or situation. Common in both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'in that case' as a link to connect situations, like a case file for each scenario.
Related words
Collocations with In that case
- in that case
- in that case, we should
- if that happens, in that case
Synonyms for In that case
- then
- in that situation
- if so
Common mistakes with In that case
- Using it too formally, such as in academic writing.
- Not using a comma before 'in that case' when necessary.
- Confusing it with 'in this case' which has a different meaning.
In that case appears in
In that case in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في هذه الحالة
لو حصل كذا أو لو كان الوضع كذا
- Bengaliবাংলা
সেক্ষেত্রে
যদি সেটা সত্যি হয় বা সেটা ঘটে
- GermanDeutsch
In dem Fall, In dem Fall
Wenn das stimmt oder wenn das passiert
- SpanishEspañol
En ese caso
Si eso es verdad o si eso pasa
- Persianفارسی
در اون صورت
اگه اینطوری باشه یا اگه این اتفاق بیفته
- FrenchFrançais
Dans ce cas
Si c'est vrai ou si ça arrive
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऐसी स्थिति में
अगर ऐसा है या अगर ऐसा होता है
- ItalianItaliano
In quel caso
Se è così o se succede
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nesse caso
Se isso for verdade ou se isso acontecer
- RussianРусский
В таком случае
Если это правда или если это произойдет
- Urduاردو
ایسی صورت میں
اگر ایسا ہے یا اگر ایسا ہوتا ہے
- Chinese中文
在这种情况下, 那么
如果那是真的或者如果那样发生的话
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Frequently asked questions about In that case
What does In that case mean?
If that's true or if that happens
What is the definition of In that case?
Used to reference a specific situation or condition previously mentioned.
How do you use In that case in a sentence?
If you're busy today, in that case, we can meet tomorrow.
Can you give another example of In that case?
She doesn’t like chocolate; in that case, I’ll choose vanilla.
What are synonyms for In that case?
Common alternatives include then, in that situation, if so.
What words go with In that case?
It commonly pairs with in that case, in that case, we should, if that happens, in that case.
What are common mistakes when using In that case?
Using it too formally, such as in academic writing. Not using a comma before 'in that case' when necessary. Confusing it with 'in this case' which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce In that case?
US: //ɪn ðæt keɪs//, UK: //ɪn ðæt keɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use In that case?
Used to refer back to a previous statement or situation. Common in both spoken and written English.