... that these adjectives usually describe things rather than people directly, although they also describe the effect that something has on your ideas and feelings: • • • • • The meeting was very satisfying ... bought some candles in case there are more electricity cuts In case I forget, remind me to check the tyre pressure before we load up the car • In case or if? When we use in case we are mostly describing ... petrol.) Take the mobile phone with you in case the car breaks down If the car breaks down, give me a ring • in case of Note that in case of is a prepositional phrase used with a nounwhich is similar...