1. (noun)case, instance, example an occurrence of something Synonyms: deterrent example, type, font, instance, object lesson, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, lesson, fount, casing, exemplar, character, event, subject, example, cause, good example, causa, representative, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, illustration, exercise, vitrine, display case, sheath, typeface, typesetter's case, model, lawsuit, suit, shell
2. (verb)example, illustration, instance, representative an item of information that is typical of a class or group Synonyms: representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, example, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise
3. (verb)exemplify, illustrate, instance clarify by giving an example of Synonyms: represent, illustrate, instance, exemplify
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'instance'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. instance A precedent is an authoritative case, example, or instance. The communism of the early Christians in Jerusalem is a wonderful example or instance of Christian liberality, but not a prece Synonyms: precedent, antecedent, case, instance, pattern, authority, example, obiter dictum, warrant
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