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Synonyms & Similar Words
case
example
occasion
circumstance
situation
event
incident
experience
happening
occurrence
episode
sample
specimen
illustration
demonstration
manifestation
exhibition
display
show
representation
embodiment
incarnation
personification
exemplar
paradigm
model
pattern
type
kind
sort
category
class
genus
species
Meaning of Instance
A single occurrence or example of something.
Definitions
- A fact or situation that is an example of something
- * A particular stage or point in a process or series
- * A single example or case of something
Etymology of Instance
The word "instance" comes from the Old French word "instance," which is derived from the Latin word "instantia," meaning "a standing upon" or "a being present"
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and literature, to refer to a specific example or case that illustrates a general principle or concept
Example Uses
- This is just one instance of the many problems we've faced with the new software
- * The court cited several instances of the company's negligence in its ruling
- * Her success is a great instance of what can be achieved with hard work and determination
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exception
rarity
abnormality
peculiarity
singularity
uniqueness
nonconformity
irregularity
anomaly
deviation
departure
variation
difference
distinction
dissimilarity
contrast
inconsistency
incongruity
discrepancy
mismatch
noninstance
counterexample
contradiction
negation
refutation
disproof