in some cases
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Meaning · English
Under certain circumstances or conditions
Register: neutral
Examples
The treatment is effective in some cases
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in some cases” mean?
Under certain circumstances or conditions
Is “in some cases” formal or informal?
in some cases is generally neutral.