In any case means whatever happens; it can also mean besides, when you add a deciding argument. The meeting may move to Friday. In any case, I'll send the notes beforehand: the notes are coming either way. The room is too small, and in any case, it's already booked: it's small, and it's taken anyway.
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In any case, + a point that remains true; statement, and in any case + further reason
- The meeting may move to Friday. In any case, I will send the notes beforehand.
- The room is too small, and in any case, it is already booked.
- Whether the weather improves or not, we need to leave by six in any case.
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First versionBring a paper copy in any case the projector stops working.
RevisionBring a paper copy in case the projector stops working.
In case and in any case differ by one small word, so they're easy to mix up. In case means 'because something might happen', and an event follows it: in case the projector stops working. In any case means 'whatever happens', and no event follows it.
Anyway means the same 'regardless', only more casual: I'll go anyway. In any case works in both writing and speech. In case is something else entirely, 'because it might happen': Take an umbrella in case it rains.
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Whether the venue changes or not, we need twenty chairs ___.
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in any case — The chairs are needed whether the venue changes or not, so in any case. In case would need an event to prepare for: in case more guests come.
Write a message to a friend: plans may change, but there's one thing you'll definitely do. Use in any case.
The delivery date is not confirmed, but in any case, we should clear the storage room today.
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