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in both cases vs in either case

"In both cases" and "in either case" are correct phrases, but they are used differently. "In both cases" is used when referring to two specific situations, while "in either case" is used when referring to one of two possible situations.

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Last updated: September 21, 2024 • 17706 views

in both cases

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to two specific situations.

Use "in both cases" when you want to refer to two specific situations or instances.

Examples:

In both cases, the outcome was the same.
He failed to follow the instructions in both cases.

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Natural treatment for hypothyroidism can be required in both cases.
The files get deleted permanently in both cases.
This is true in both cases of online and offline DM.
1490-1562) seems to be the stylistic model in both cases.
The Commission is currently monitoring the situation in both cases.
And in both cases, it has produced astonishing variety.
'The suspect in both cases is Mark White.
Weapon in both cases is a 12-gauge shotgun.
And in both cases, The Voice had leverage.
Reasons for the rejections in both cases were seen in the worsened economic situation.
The term of office in both cases is four years.
There are exceptions in both cases, however.
Suspect three delivered the killing blow in both cases.
The same kinds of services are performed in both cases.
I was wrong in both cases.
Assessments of the responses provided by customers indicate general satisfaction in both cases.
Behind the flash in both cases is a certain substance.
But in both cases you will need to know some of the characteristics of the trench.
Note that in both cases minimum required must be guaranteed.
Well made but much simpler in both cases

Alternatives:

in each case
in every case
in both instances
in both scenarios
in both situations

in either case

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to one of two possible situations.

Use "in either case" when you want to refer to one of two possible situations or options.

Examples:

You can choose to go to the party or stay home in either case.
In either case, the result will be the same.

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Apr 22, 2015 ... "Any", as you seem to recognize, does give an implication that there are multiple options. However, "in either case" is used less frequently ...
Today I met a new phrase, "in either case", but I am not sure if it makes sense to you. Got a minute? Take a look at this sentence I made.
Sep 14, 2011 ... Hi, Question: Why does the sentence use in either case not in both cases? Sentence: The deaths of two young men whose bodies were found ...
The hypothermia it induces in non-febrile mice, therefore, is due to another mechanism. PGHS-1b is not involved in either case. Go to: ...
Jan 6, 2020 ... Synonym for In any cases in any case = three or more possible choices in either case = two possible choices We could go to Paris, ...

Alternatives:

in any case
in one case
in either scenario
in either situation
in either instance

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