Definition

1. Verb:
   • To enclose in, or as if in, a case or container: The primary meaning is to surround or cover something completely, as if placing it inside a protective shell or covering.
   • To cover or envelop something: This can refer to a literal physical covering or a more figurative sense of being surrounded.

Usage and Examples

• Verb:
  • The ancient artifact was carefully incased in glass for protection. (The artifact was completely enclosed within a glass display.)
  • His broken leg was incased in a plaster cast. (His leg was fully covered and immobilized by the cast.)
  • The memory was incased in her mind, never to be forgotten. (The memory was firmly enclosed or preserved within her thoughts.)

Advanced Usage and Notes

• Spelling Variant: The word "incase" is a less common variant spelling of the more standard verb encase. In modern usage, encase is preferred.
• Grammatical Form: It is a regular verb (incase, incased, incasing). However, due to its rarity, its forms are seldom used.
• Context: It is typically used in formal, descriptive, or technical writing rather than everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Encase (verb): The standard and more frequently used spelling with the same meaning.
  • The electronics are encased in a waterproof housing.
• Case (noun/verb): As a noun, a container or covering. As a verb, to surround or cover (e.g., ).
• Encasement (noun): The act of encasing or the state of being encased; a protective covering.
  • The encasement of the pipeline prevents corrosion.

Synonyms

• Enclose: To surround or close in on all sides.
• Envelop: To wrap up, cover, or surround completely.
• Sheathe: To put a covering around something.
• Coat: To cover with a layer.

Antonyms

• Expose: To leave uncovered or unprotected.
• Uncover: To remove a cover from.
• Reveal: To make visible.

Important Note

The provided reference context also lists "incase" as an adjective ("bị phủ kín"). This adjectival use is extremely rare and non-standard in English. The standard adjective form derived from this verb is encased (e.g., The encased wires are safe). Learners should primarily understand and use "incase" as a verb, recognizing "encase" as the standard spelling.

Verb

1. enclose in, or as if in, a case
   • my feet were encased in mud