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noun · B2 · often · UK/US

instance

instance

Meaning of instance

English

an example of something

Русский

отдельный случай или пример чего-либо

instance

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɪnstəns/
American English
/ˈɪnstəns/

instance with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом instance

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Например

For example
for instance
например

Some vegetables, for instance carrots, taste great raw.

Некоторые овощи, например морковь, вкусны в сыром виде.

a rare instance
редкий случай

This is a rare instance of the whole family agreeing.

Это редкий случай, когда вся семья согласна.

  • an instance ofслучай (чего-то)

В данном случае

In this case
in this instance
в данном случае

Usually we refund the money, but in this instance we can't.

Обычно мы возвращаем деньги, но в данном случае не можем.

in many instances
во многих случаях

In many instances, the cheaper option works just as well.

Во многих случаях более дешёвый вариант работает не хуже.

  • in the first instanceв первую очередь
  • in most instancesв большинстве случаев

instance usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

That is a clear instance of teamwork.

Это наглядный пример командной работы.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

This is just one instance of his kindness.

Это лишь один пример его доброты.

instance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between instance, case, example, occurrence, and illustration

🇬🇧English

The most common word for a single occurrence.

A2very often

ENIn this case, the answer is no.

🇬🇧English

Something that shows what others are like.

A2very often

ENThis is a good example of teamwork.

Advanced: broader words

O
🇬🇧English
occurrence

Something that happens; formal.

rare word

ENPower cuts are a rare occurrence here.

🇬🇧English

An example that helps explain.

A2often

ENThe teacher gave an illustration of the rule.

Related words and lists for instance

Questions about this word

What does instance mean?

an example of something

How do you pronounce instance?

instance is pronounced [ˈɪnstəns].

How is instance used in a sentence?

Это наглядный пример командной работы. Translation: That is a clear instance of teamwork.

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