instance

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noun

in·stance ˈin(t)-stən(t)s How to pronounce instance (audio)

: a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events

prefers, in this instance, to remain anonymous

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

: the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit

: an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization

archaic : exception

obsolete : token, sign

: instigation, request

am writing to you at the instance of my client

archaic : urgent or earnest solicitation

obsolete : an impelling cause or motive

instance

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verb

instanced; instancing

transitive verb

: to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance

: to mention as a case or example : cite

Example Sentences

Noun an instance of great courage These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency. In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication. They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance. Verb instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For instance, some people with oily skin may need a stronger exfoliant on night one, and your dermatologist should be able to help with this and recommend a solid product.

Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 For instance, because Notre Dame’s offense controlled the clock, OSU’s defense did not play a lot of snaps in Week 1.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, Jimmy Buffett is playing there in October.

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, those who have been infected with the coronavirus would still need to mask up for a 10-day period after the start of symptoms or their first positive test, county officials say.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, a wetter-than-average winter this year, which would supplement all the reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, could negate the need for emergency releases.

Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, the Prime Minister of Poland nominates the members of the International Auschwitz Council, the people who sort of advise and supervise what goes on at Auschwitz.

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, people of color had better outcomes after undergoing regular appointments to manage diabetes at their pharmacy.

Ilisa Bg Bernstein And Paul W. Abramowitz, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, excess steamed milk that won't fit in a latte or cappuccino will be chilled instead of discarded, so the kitchen staff can make ricotta.

Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022

Verb

For, instance the home to the putting surface of the fifth and 13th holes is 100 yards deep and at least 50 yards wide.

Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022 See More

instance 1 of 2

noun

as in example

one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised

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example
case
sample
specimen
illustration
exemplification
prototype
representative
exemplar
indication
case in point
paradigm
archetype
cross section
microcosm
manifestation
classic
evidence
locus classicus
sign

instance

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verb

as in to cite

to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes

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cite
mention
reference
adduce
quote
specify
document
source
exemplify
name
illustrate
bear out
represent
validate
advert (to)
corroborate
refer (to)
touch (on or upon)
substantiate

as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude

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mention
specify
cite
notice
note
name
indicate
quote
indicate
suggest
introduce
explain
advert (to)
imply
infer
refer (to)
drop
intimate
touch (on or upon)
intend
designate
signal
denominate
clarify
announce
spell out
signify
publish
pronounce
advertise
allude (to)
declare
interpolate
interpose
interject
hint (at)
broadcast
insinuate
broach
publicize
proclaim
sound
explicate
worm
elucidate
infiltrate
point (out)
bring up
clear (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignore
forget
disregard
slight
overlook
neglect
pass over
overpass

as in to illustrate

to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

illustrate
demonstrate
exemplify
mention
explain
specify
cite
adduce
analyze
name
quote
clarify
spell out
detail
interpret
explicate
break down
list
enumerate
elucidate
simplify
expound
construe
edify
enlighten
illuminate
clear (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

obscure
cloud
muddy
confuse
blur
darken
fog
puzzle
becloud
perplex

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of instance are case, example, illustration, sample, and specimen. While all these words mean "something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category," instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain.

an instance of history repeating itself

Although the words case and instance have much in common, case is used to direct attention to a real or assumed occurrence or situation that is to be considered, studied, or dealt with.

a case of mistaken identity

The meanings of example and instance largely overlap; however, example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case.

a typical example of bureaucratic waste

In some situations, the words illustration and instance are roughly equivalent. However, illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement.

a telling illustration of Murphy's Law

The words sample and instance can be used in similar contexts, but sample implies a part or unit taken at random from a larger whole and so presumed to be typical of its qualities.

show us a sample of your work

While the synonyms specimen and instance are close in meaning, specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available.

one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art

单词	instance
释义	instance 1 of 2 noun in·stance ˈin(t)-stən(t)s 1 : a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events prefers, in this instance, to remain anonymous The Times Literary Supplement (London) 2 : the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit 3 a : an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization b archaic : exception c obsolete : token, sign 4 a : instigation, request am writing to you at the instance of my client b archaic : urgent or earnest solicitation c obsolete : an impelling cause or motive instance 2 of 2 verb instanced; instancing transitive verb 1 : to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance 2 : to mention as a case or example : cite Phrases for instance \\ fə-ˈrin(t)-stən(t)s , ˈfrin(t)- \\ : as an instance or example older people, like my grandmother, for instance Synonyms Noun case example exemplar exemplification illustration prototype representative sample specimen Verb adduce cite mention quote See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an instance of great courage These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency. In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication. They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance. Verb instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun For instance, some people with oily skin may need a stronger exfoliant on night one, and your dermatologist should be able to help with this and recommend a solid product. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 For instance, because Notre Dame’s offense controlled the clock, OSU’s defense did not play a lot of snaps in Week 1. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, Jimmy Buffett is playing there in October. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, those who have been infected with the coronavirus would still need to mask up for a 10-day period after the start of symptoms or their first positive test, county officials say. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, a wetter-than-average winter this year, which would supplement all the reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, could negate the need for emergency releases. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, the Prime Minister of Poland nominates the members of the International Auschwitz Council, the people who sort of advise and supervise what goes on at Auschwitz. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, people of color had better outcomes after undergoing regular appointments to manage diabetes at their pharmacy. Ilisa Bg Bernstein And Paul W. Abramowitz, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, excess steamed milk that won't fit in a latte or cappuccino will be chilled instead of discarded, so the kitchen staff can make ricotta. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Verb For, instance the home to the putting surface of the fifth and 13th holes is 100 yards deep and at least 50 yards wide. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b Verb 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing instance in the first instance counter-instance for instance in the first instance counter-instance for instance Kids Definition instance noun in·stance ˈin-stəns 1 : a particular occurrence of something : example an instance of true bravery 2 : a certain point or situation in a process or series of events In most instances, the medicine helps. Legal Definition instance noun in·stance ˈin-stəns : the institution or prosecution of a lawsuit a court of first instance History and Etymology for instance French, from Late Latin instantia, from Latin, the fact of being present or impending, vehemence in speech, urgency, from instant-, instans insistent, pressing, from present participle of instare to be pressing, stand upon instance 1 of 2 noun as in example one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance example case sample specimen illustration exemplification prototype representative exemplar indication case in point paradigm archetype cross section microcosm manifestation classic evidence locus classicus sign instance 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to cite to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes Synonyms & Similar Words cite mention reference adduce quote specify document source exemplify name illustrate bear out represent validate advert (to) corroborate refer (to) touch (on or upon) substantiate 2 as in to mention to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude Synonyms & Similar Words mention specify cite notice note name indicate quote indicate suggest introduce explain advert (to) imply infer refer (to) drop intimate touch (on or upon) intend designate signal denominate clarify announce spell out signify publish pronounce advertise allude (to) declare interpolate interpose interject hint (at) broadcast insinuate broach publicize proclaim sound explicate worm elucidate infiltrate point (out) bring up clear (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignore forget disregard slight overlook neglect pass over overpass See More 3 as in to illustrate to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel Synonyms & Similar Words illustrate demonstrate exemplify mention explain specify cite adduce analyze name quote clarify spell out detail interpret explicate break down list enumerate elucidate simplify expound construe edify enlighten illuminate clear (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms obscure cloud muddy confuse blur darken fog puzzle becloud perplex See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of instance are case, example, illustration, sample, and specimen. While all these words mean "something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category," instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain. an instance of history repeating itself Although the words case and instance have much in common, case is used to direct attention to a real or assumed occurrence or situation that is to be considered, studied, or dealt with. a case of mistaken identity The meanings of example and instance largely overlap; however, example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case. a typical example of bureaucratic waste In some situations, the words illustration and instance are roughly equivalent. However, illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement. a telling illustration of Murphy's Law The words sample and instance can be used in similar contexts, but sample implies a part or unit taken at random from a larger whole and so presumed to be typical of its qualities. show us a sample of your work While the synonyms specimen and instance are close in meaning, specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available. one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art
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