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INSTANCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Instance.

How to pronounce instance:

US

Instance - as a noun

An occurrence of something

Example: "It was a case of bad judgment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case6example18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An item of information that is typical of a class or group

Example: "This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
example18illustration12representative19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
information16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Instance - as a verb

Clarify by giving an example of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exemplify26illustrate10

Example Sentences

"In this instance, the customer is always right."
"For instance, she always speaks her mind."
"In many instances, the problem lies with communication."
"As an instance of their generosity, they donated a large sum of money."
"For instance, the red paint on the wall is a bit too bright."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INSTANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INSTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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