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Encase vs Embedded - What's the difference?

encase | embedded |

As verbs the difference between encase and embedded

is that encase is to enclose, as in a case while embedded is (embed).

As an adjective embedded is

part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

encase

English

Alternative forms

* incase

Verb

(encas)
  • To enclose, as in a case.
  • *1918 , Wilhelm Muehlon, The vandal of Europe :
    • They always appeared to me like asses who gladly incase themselves in lions' skins and cheer themselves with the idea that all the world about them consists also of similarly disguised asses.

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    embedded

    English

    (wikipedia embedded)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (embed)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
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  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.