What is a instance of something?

What are examples of instances?

An instance is a specific example or case of something. One instance of being chased by a growling dog can make a person spend his whole life being afraid of animals.

What is the other meaning of instance?

Some common synonyms of instance are case, example, illustration, sample, and specimen. While all these words mean "something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category," instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain.

What does the phrase at the instance of mean?

phrase [usually PHRASE after verb] If you do something at someone's instance, you do it because they have ordered or requested you to do it. [formal] The rally was organised at the instance of two senior cabinet ministers.

What is an example of instance in a sentence?

Meaning: adv. as an example. 1 There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used. 2 Murder, petty theft and tax evasion, for instance, all have different motives and consequences.