Casing vs Cause - What's the Difference?

Casing

Cause

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
  • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
  • the housing or outer covering of something
Definition as Noun
  • events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
  • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
  • any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
  • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
  • a justification for something existing or happening
Definition as Verb
Definition as Verb
  • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
  • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Examples

  • "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"
  • "the clock has a walnut case"
  • "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash"
  • "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
  • "the family brought suit against the landlord"
  • "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
  • "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"
  • "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun, Verb