Basic Details
Word: Instance
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A particular example of something; a case.
Synonyms: Example, case, occurrence
Antonyms: Generality, abstraction
Idioms and Phrases
- A case in point: A specific example that clearly illustrates a statement. Example: "The student's impressive project is a case in point for how effective hard work can be."
- For instance: Used to give a specific example of what has just been mentioned. Example: "Many fruits are great sources of vitamins; for instance, oranges are high in Vitamin C."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In this instance, the teacher decided to give an extra day for the homework submission.
Example 2: There was an instance where the sun shone brightly even during winter.
Example 3: For instance, some birds can migrate thousands of miles each year.
Fun Fact
The word instance comes from the Latin instantia, which means standing upon or a standing. It is used in English since the early 14th century to refer to a specific case or example.
Famous Quote
"In every instance, it is the hardest thing to do that must be done." Lewis Carroll
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "instance" mean?
a) A general idea
b) A particular example or case
c) A type of food
d) A large building
Answer: b) A particular example or case
2. Which of these is a synonym of "instance"?
a) Placeholder
b) Example
c) Organism
d) Theory
Answer: b) Example
3. What is an antonym of "instance"?
a) Example
b) Case
c) Generality
d) Occurrence
Answer: c) Generality
4. Which sentence uses "instance" correctly?
a) There is an instance of a dog chasing a cat next door.
b) Let's instance about the movie we watched yesterday.
c) He showed us instance of his work in the art gallery.
d) The instance of the story was difficult to understand.
Answer: a) There is an instance of a dog chasing a cat next door.
5. What does "for instance" mean?
a) To give an example
b) To give a warning
c) To conclude an argument
d) To introduce a topic
Answer: a) To give an example
