instance

noun B2 Neutral

Academic Abstract Concepts

Meaning

An instance refers to a specific example or occurrence of something, often used to illustrate a point or concept.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "instance" with "instance of," which refers to a particular case within a broader category.

Example Sentences

Can you give me an instance of this problem ?

For instance , I usually take the bus to work .

This instance demonstrates the importance of clear communication in business .

This is a clear instance of poor communication in the team .

Word in Context

Bug ü n s ı n ı fta yeni bir kelime öğ rendik ; öğ retmen onu g ü nl ü k ö rneklerle a çı klad ı. Ö rnekler aras ı nda öğ retmen ö zellikle instance kelimesinin bir olay veya durum i ç in kullan ı ld ığı n ı g ö sterdi . Bir öğ renci kelimeyi birka ç farkl ı c ü mlede kullanarak anlam ı n ı peki ş tirdi ve di ğ er öğ renciler dikkatle dinledi . Dersin sonunda herkes k ı sa bir al ış t ı rma yap ı p kelimeyi kendi hayat ı ndan bir ö rnekle ba ğ lad ı.

Common Phrases

specific instance rare instance typical instance

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