/ˈɪnstəns/
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Translation
One example of something happening; one single case.
Word origin
From Latin instantia, meaning presence or urgency, from instare, to stand near or press upon.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- instare
- English cognates
- instant
Grammar
Gender
Pluralinstances
Examples
; , .
"For instance" means the same as "for example".
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An instance is one single time that something happens.
most .
"In most instances" means in most cases.
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