linking phrase · neutral
For instance
UK/fə ˈɪnstəns/US/fər ˈɪnstəns/for IN·stance
used to introduce a specific example
Examples
“Many cities struggle with waste management; for instance, recycling systems are often underfunded.”
“In my town, people grow vegetables on rooftops; for instance, my neighbour grows tomatoes.”
“There are several affordable transport options, for instance buses and shared bikes.”
Band 8 sentence
“When discussing urban planning, for instance, the integration of green spaces can significantly improve residents' well‑being.”
Collocations
- for instance,
- take for instance
- for instance in ___
Word family
Common mistakes
like→for instance
e.g.→for instance
Say it for a higher band
5like→6for example→7+For instance
Synonyms
for example
to illustrate
Easily confused
such as
“Many countries, such as Japan and Italy, face ageing populations.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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