instance

🇺🇸 /ˈɪnstəns/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪnstəns/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

a specific example or case of something

This is one instance where being early is important.

verb
R

to mention or show as an example

He instanced the recent event as proof of his point.

translation

n. a specific example or case of something
v. to mention or show as an example

Word Forms

Plural instances
Progressive instancing
Past instanced
Perfect instanced
3rd Present instances