Incase or In Case | Correct Spelling & Examples
In case (with a space) is the correct way to spell the phrase that means “as a precaution against the event of.”
Incase (without a space) is always wrong. It is a misspelling of the phrase in case or the verb “encase.”
- Take an umbrella in case it rains.
- Take an umbrella incase it rains.
- Let’s leave early in case there’s traffic.
- Let’s leave early incase there’s traffic.
In case or incase
In case works as a subordinating conjunction to connect two clauses—a precaution against a future possible event and that possible event.
In case can also be a preposition when used with “of” and followed by a noun or noun phrase (e.g., “In case of emergency, stay calm”).
Regardless of its part of speech, in case is always correct, and incase is always incorrect.
- I always pack an extra pair of contact lenses in case I lose one.
- I always pack an extra pair of contact lenses incase I lose one.
- You should keep your phone with you in case of an emergency.
- You should keep your phone with you incase of an emergency.
Just incase or just in case
Just as incase is incorrect on its own, “just incase” is also incorrect. The correct spelling of this phrase is always “just in case,” and it means the same as in case with a slightly stronger emphasis.
- I’m going to take an umbrella just in case it rains.
- I’m going to take an umbrella just incase it rains.
- You should always have a spare tire just in case you get a flat.
- You should always have a spare tire just incase you get a flat.
Incase or encase
Incase may also be a misspelling of the verb “encase,” which means to “to enclose or cover,” especially in a case or tight-fitting wrapping.
- We always encase our luggage in shrink-wrap at the airport.
- We always incase our luggage in shrink-wrap at the airport.
- The movers encased the fragile glass objects in bubble wrap.
- The movers incased the fragile glass objects in bubble wrap.
If you have any doubt about whether to use incase, in case, or encase, a QuillBot Grammar Check can help.
Frequently asked questions about incase or in case
- What is the meaning of encase?
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“Encase” is a verb that means “to cover or enclose,” especially in a case or a tight-fitting material.
For example:
- The whisky was encased in a bubble wrap before shipping.
- The team encased the cameras in their respective cases.
Don’t confuse “encase” with incase or in case. “Incase” is always wrong, and “in case” is a subordinating conjunction that refers to a precaution against a possible event (e.g., “take an umbrella in case it rains”).
A QuillBot Grammar Check can help resolve any doubts about when to use these words.
- What’s the definition of incase?
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“Incase” is not a word. It’s a misspelling of “in case,” a subordinating conjunction that means “as a precaution against the event of.”
For example, “I’m going to bring snacks in case we get hungry while studying.”
Incase and in case are sometimes confused, but remember that “in case” is always right and “incase” is always wrong.
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- What’s a synonym for in case?
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Some synonyms for the subordinating conjunction in case are:
- In preparation for
- In the event that
- On the off chance
- In order to avoid
These phrases refer to precautions against a possible event (e.g., “Take an umbrella on the off chance it rains”).
Some synonyms may require light sentence rewrites when substituting them for “in case.”
A QuillBot Grammar Check can make sure you use “in case” and its synonyms correctly.
