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instance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of instance

one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like

this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised

Synonyms of instance

case, example, exemplar, exemplification, illustration, prototype, representative, sample, specimen

Words Related to instance

archetype, classic, locus classicus, paradigm

cross section, microcosm

evidence, indication, manifestation, sign

Phrases Synonymous with instance

case in point

Synonym Discussion of instance

instance, case, illustration, example, sample, specimen mean something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category. instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain.

- an instance of history repeating itself

case is used to direct attention to a real or assumed occurrence or situation that is to be considered, studied, or dealt with.

- a case of mistaken identity

illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement.

- a telling illustration of Murphy's Law

example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case.

- a typical example of bureaucratic waste

sample implies a part or unit taken at random from a larger whole and so presumed to be typical of its qualities.

- show us a sample of your work

specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available.

- one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art

instance

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of instance

1 to give as an example

instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes

Synonyms of instance

adduce, cite, mention, quote

Words Related to instance

exemplify, represent

advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate

reference, source

2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude

Synonyms of instance

advert (to), cite, drop, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

Words Related to instance

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

indicate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound

clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out

Near Antonyms of instance

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

3 to show or make clear by using examples

instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

Synonyms of instance

demonstrate, exemplify, illustrate

Words Related to instance

adduce, cite, mention, quote

name, specify

analyze, break down

clarify, clear (up), explain, explicate, expound

edify, elucidate, enlighten

illuminate

construe, interpret

simplify, spell out

detail, enumerate, list

Near Antonyms of instance

becloud, blur, cloud, darken, fog, muddy, obscure

confuse, perplex, puzzle

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