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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- for instance
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
an occasion, case, or example.
Can you think of a single instance in which he offered to help?In this instance, I think you're overreacting.The instance of treason that most of us are familar with is that committed by Benedict Arnold.- synonyms:
- case, example, occasion
- similar words:
- exemplar, illustration, model, occurrence, picture, sample, specimen, time, type
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event, moment |
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| phrase: |
for instance |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
instances, instancing, instanced |
| definition: |
to cite or mention as an example.
The guidance counselor instanced the case of a boy who had been a slow learner and yet ended up becoming a famous, respected scientist.- synonyms:
- refer to
- similar words:
- allude to, cite, mention, quote
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