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31instance — 1 noun 1 for instance for example: You can t rely on her. For instance, she arrived an hour late for an important meeting yesterday. 2 (C) an example of a particular kind of situation (+ of): instances of injustice | in this instance: Hilary is… …
32instance — in|stance1 [ ınstəns ] noun count *** an example of something happening: I have not found a single instance where someone was actually denied their right to vote. instance of: The study cites disturbing instances of water pollution in this… …
33instance — /ˈɪnstəns / (say instuhns) noun 1. a case of anything: fresh instances of oppression. 2. an example put forth in proof or illustration: an instance of carelessness. 3. legal process (now chiefly in certain expressions): a court of first instance …
34for example — adverb as an example (Freq. 63) take ribbon snakes, for example • Syn: ↑for instance, ↑e.g. * * * FOR INSTANCE, e.g., by way of illustration, such as, as, like; in particular, namely …
35instance — n. example 1) to cite, give an instance 2) an isolated, rare instance 3) for instance 4) in an instance (in rare instances; in a few isolated instances) * * * [ ɪnstəns] give an instance rare instance [ example ] to cite an isolated for instance… …
36For Better or For Worse characters — The characters in Lynn Johnston s cartoon strip For Better or For Worse have extensive back stories. The birthdates of the characters as shown below are the characters birthdates in current continuity, as shown on the strip s… …
37instance — Synonyms and related words: abetment, adduce, anatomize, article, as an example, aspect, atomize, call to mind, case, case history, case in point, circumstantiate, citation, cite, cite a particular, count, cross reference, datum, demonstrate,… …
38instance*/*/*/ — [ˈɪnstəns] noun [C] an example of something happening I have not found a single instance where someone was actually denied their right to vote.[/ex] The study discusses instances of water pollution in this neighbourhood.[/ex] • for instance for… …
39instance — I UK [ˈɪnstəns] / US noun [countable] Word forms instance : singular instance plural instances *** an example of something happening I have not found a single instance where someone was actually denied their right to vote. instance of: The study… …
40instance — n. & v. n. 1 an example or illustration of (just another instance of his lack of determination). 2 a particular case (that s not true in this instance). 3 Law a legal suit. v.tr. cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an instance. Phrases and idioms: at… …
