Instance meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Instance’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Instance’ pronunciation= in-stan(t)s, inst(a)ns
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Instance meaning in English
‘Instance’ means an example, or
1. An event that happened.
2. Any case or matter.
| Instance- English meaning |
| example |
| illustration |
| citation |
| event |
| request |
Instance-Example
The word ‘Instance’ acts as a ‘Noun’.
The past tense of the word ‘Instance’ is ‘Instanced’ and the present participle is ‘Instancing’.
The plural noun of the word ‘Instance’ is ‘Instances’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Instance’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ She cited an instance to motivate him.
▪ That instance changed his life completely.
▪ That instance broke his confidence.
▪ An instance of theft happens frequently in that town.
▪ In most instances, cigarette smoking has side effects on the lungs.
▪ She wants to forget that instance when she was met with an accident.
▪ There have been several instances of tiger attacks in that remote village.
▪ The traffic department is infamous for serious instances of corruption.
▪ In this instance, nobody will help you.
▪ I think you should complain in the first instance to the police.
‘Instance’ other meanings
first instance= Prima facie, first example
single instance= An event
in this instance= In this matter
for instance= For example
in each instance= in each example
please instance= Please give an example
instance-based= On the basis of example
instance of love= Example of love
instance of time= Example of time
‘Instance’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Instance’ are as follows.
| example |
| specimen |
| illustration |
| sample |
| occurrence |
| occasion |
| exemplar |
| cite |
| case |
| case in point |
The antonyms of the word ‘Instance’ are as follows.
| dissuasion |
| statement |
| principle |
| misexemplification |
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