in case vs if

Both 'in case' and 'if' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In case' is used to express preparation for a possible future event, while 'if' is used to introduce a condition or a hypothetical situation.

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in case

The phrase 'in case' is correct and commonly used in English to express preparation for a possible future event.

'In case' is used to indicate that something is done as a precaution or preparation for a possible future event.

Examples:

I'll take an umbrella in case it rains.
She packed some snacks in case she gets hungry.
Keep the receipt in case you need to return the item.
He brought a book in case he had to wait.
I'll leave early in case there's traffic.

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You know, in case she missed anything.
So my hand looks beautiful in case...
A failsafe in case tragedy struck.
Insurance in case I need you.
Here's extra applications in case anyone wants.
Report's right here in case anyone's interested.
Especially in case I don't survive.
More frequent measurements in case process changes are needed.
The quotes are important in case your path contains blanks.
I need options in case Rossler fails us.
Have hazmat teams on alert, in case the canister gets breached.
Dana, stay here in case O'Brian needs anything.
Maybe we should keep him alive in case he isn't lying.
Concealment is a precaution in case he is challenged.
No, I stay with Paolo in case he needs something.
Just curious, in case this marshall thing doesn't pan out.
It's protocol... in case the virus is airborne.
Here, in case you lost them.
He said to stay close in case we have any last-second calibrations.
We had to have a backup gun in case georgie lostthe first one.

Alternatives:

just in case
if necessary
as a precaution
as a backup plan
as a safety measure

if

The word 'if' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a condition or a hypothetical situation.

'If' is used to introduce a condition or a hypothetical situation, indicating what will happen if that condition is met.

Examples:

If it rains, we will stay indoors.
I will go for a walk if the weather is nice.
If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
I'll call you if I need help.
If you need anything, just let me know.

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if. 1 of 2. conjunction · ˈif. əf.
If definition, in case that; granting or supposing that; on condition that: Sing if you want to. Stay indoors if it rains. I'll go if you do. See more.
IF function. Returns one value if a logical expression is `TRUE` and another if it is `FALSE`. Sample Usage.

Alternatives:

in the event that
on the condition that
assuming that
provided that
in case that

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