What is another word for instance?

Common synonyms for instance include example, illustration, representative.

What is the plural of instance?

The plural of instance is instances.

The past tense of instance is instanced.

/ˈɪnstəns/noun, verb2 syllables

Instance means: an item of information that is typical of a class or group.

noun, as in an item of information that is typical of a class or group

noun, as in an occurrence of something

verb, as in clarify by giving an example of

exemplify, illustrate

also used for instance

adduce, cite

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

noun

an item of information that is typical of a class or group“this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”

an occurrence of something“it was a case of bad judgment”

verb

clarify by giving an example of

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

We have many things in common: hobbies, educational backgrounds, for instance.unknown
For instance, gauges, such as thermometers and barometers, are instruments.unknown
Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.unknown
For instance, people who physically have to have alcohol can die from not drinking.gleki
For instance, what would you have done if you were in my place?sharptoothed
The geometry, for instance, they taught you at school is founded on a misconception.Hybrid
For instance, even if you aren't practicing everyday you could still be studying.awkwardcultism
Everybody is good at something and you, for instance, are a liar.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

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