instance
part of speech
noun (an instance, instances)
meaning for a pupil
1) An instance is one example or one case of something happening. tree →
2) «For instance» means «for example». tree →
3) (formal) «In the first instance» means at first, as the first step. tree →
4) (computing) An instance is one copy of a program or object that is running. tree →
sense in the lessons
In English lessons pupils give instances (examples) to support a point; teachers say «for instance». In maths, an instance of a pattern is one case of it. In formal writing: «in this instance» (in this case). Phrases: «for instance», «in this instance», «in the first instance», «an instance of».
examples
- There are many animals that live in the desert, for instance camels. tree →
- This is one instance of kindness I will never forget. tree →
- In this instance, the teacher let us off. tree →
- Please contact the office in the first instance. tree →
- Give an instance of a time when you were brave. tree →
- Each instance of rudeness was written down. tree →
- For instance, look at my house! tree →
note
Countable: instances. «For instance» = «for example» (comma before and after in a sentence). Do not confuse with «instants» (very short moments) — they sound almost the same.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «instance» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.