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BNC: 2441 COCA: 2957

instance
instance /ˈɪnstəns/ noun
plural instances
instance
/ˈɪnstəns/
noun
plural instances
Learner's definition of INSTANCE
[count]
: an example of a particular type of action or situation : an occasion of something happening例子；事例；情况

for instance

: as an example : for example例如；比如

in the first instance

formal
: before other events happen : as the first thing in a series of actions首先
BNC: 2441 COCA: 2957

instance

1 of 2

noun

in·​stance ˈin(t)-stən(t)s How to pronounce instance (audio)
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 How to pronounce instance (audio) , ˈfrin(t)-​ \
: as an instance or example
older people, like my grandmother, for instance

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

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instance, case, illustration, example, sample, specimen 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

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

illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement.

a telling illustration of Murphy's Law

example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case.

a typical example of bureaucratic waste

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

specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available.

one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of instance was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing instance
BNC: 2441 COCA: 2957
instance

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + INSTANCE | INSTANCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤countless, innumerable, many, multiple, numerous, several數不清的事例；無數的例子；許多事例；大量的事例；幾個例子▸➤few, occasional, rare很少的／偶然的／罕見的事例◇This is one of the few instances where the director does not succeed.這是這位導演少數不成功的作品之一。➤isolated個別事例▸➤certain, given, particular, specific某種情況；特定情況；特指的例子；具體實例◇Further information is required to determine the correct answer in any given instance.在任何情況下，要作出正確的回答都需要有更多的信息。➤documented, recorded, reported有文獻記載的／記錄在案的／有報道的實例◇There are many documented instances of mass hysteria.許多群發性癔症的實例有案可查。➤extreme極端事例▸➤notable, striking著名的／突出的事例▸➤classic典型事例◇This is a classic instance of Dostoevsky's writing operating on two levels.這是陀思妥耶夫斯基的寫作同時在兩個層面上展開的典型實例。VERB + INSTANCE➤give, provide, represent舉例；提供實例；是例證◇North America provides the most striking instance of European settlement on a grand scale.北美洲就是歐洲大規模移民最為突出的例證。➤describe, document, record, recount, report描述事例；記錄事例；敍述情形；報道實例◇Students described many instances in which they had felt uncomfortable speaking in class.同學們描述了感覺在課堂上發言不自在的種種情況。➤cite (sth as), take引用（⋯作為）例證；選取實例◇Experts cite the country as an instance where human rights violations could lead to international intervention.專家們以該國為例，說明侵犯人權有可能招致國際干預。◇To take a particular instance of this problem:...就此問題舉個例子：⋯➤recall, remember想起／記得實例◇I cannot recall any other instance in modern times in which a huge and mighty state crumbled to dust.我想不出當代還有哪個疆域遼闊、國力強大的國家像這樣分崩離析、灰飛煙滅。INSTANCE + VERB➤occur情況出現◇An instance of this controversy occurred last year.去年出現過類似的爭議。➤show sth事例表明⋯◇This instance shows how important it is to check that the machine is working properly before you use it.這一事例表明在使用前檢查機器運轉是否正常有多麼重要。PREPOSITION➤for instance (= for example) 例如◇Murder, theft and tax evasion, for instance, all have different motives and consequences.例如，謀殺、盜竊和逃稅，它們都有不同的動機和後果。➤in... instance在⋯情況中◇In one instance, several people had their phones stolen.有一次好幾個人的手機都被偷了。◇It is not always helpful to draw analogies, but in this instance it is useful.進行類比並非總能有所助益，但在這種情形下還是有用的。➤instance of⋯的事例◇This is an instance of his general attitude to his employees.這個例子表明了他對待雇員的慣常態度。PHRASES➤in the first instance (formal) 首先◇In the first instance, a letter from your employer may be all you need.首先，你所需要的或許只是雇主寫的一封信。

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