noun · neutral
instance
/ˈɪnstəns/IN·stance
Band 6-7speakingtask2
a particular example or case of something
Examples
“There are many instances of students using public transport to get to school.”
“For instance, farmers have adopted new irrigation methods.”
“In some instances, the law allows exceptions.”
Band 8 sentence
“Several instances from recent surveys indicate a shift in commuting patterns among young professionals.”
Collocations
- for instance
- in some instances
Word family
instance noun
Common mistakes
Give an instance how recycling helps.→Give an instance of how recycling helps.
Say it for a higher band
5example→6case→7+instance
Synonyms
example
Easily confused
example
“For example, the study surveyed 2,000 households.”
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