instance

/ˈɪnstəns/

Instance

a specific case or example of something

synonyms : case

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

synonyms : example

to instance

MAIN VERB

clarify by giving an example of

synonyms : exemplify

Examples

1. Take my friend John, for instance.

2. Take the new employee, for instance, who has already made a positive impact.

3. His only regret, it appears, is digging a hole for himself by answering questions in the first instance.

4. Let's take Marie Curie as an instance of a pioneering woman in science.