noun, verb
noun a particular example or case of sth:
The report highlights a number of instances of injustice. * In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment. * I would normally suggest taking time off work, but in this instance I'm not sure that would do any good.
IDIOMS
for instance for example:
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing?
in the first instance (formal) as the first part of a series of actions:
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company.
verb [VN] (formal) to give sth as an example:
I refer to the situation instanced above.
