Word INSTANCE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

instance

🇺🇸 [ˈɪnstəns]

Meanings

An occurrence of something, often used as an example or case of a particular situation. It can also refer to a specific point in time or a moment when something happens.

Examples

• For instance, we could visit the museum after lunch.
• In this instance, the decision was made by the board of directors.
• There have been many instances of people overcoming adversity.

Synonyms

example • case • occasion

Antonyms

exception • outlier • anomaly