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Instance
01
a specific case or example of something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
instances
Examples
In this instance, the customer's complaint was resolved promptly by the manager.
02
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
to instance
01
to explain something by giving an example
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
instance
3rd person singular
instances
Present participle
instancing
Past simple
instanced
Past participle
instanced
Examples
The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept.
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instancy
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