transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnstəns ]
( instances)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
You use for instance to introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about.
There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used...
PHRASE : PHR with cl / group
2.
An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something.
...an investigation into a serious instance of corruption.
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3.
You say in the first instance to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.
In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist...
PHRASE : PHR with cl