instance
/ˈɪnstəns/noun
उच्चारण इन्स्टन्स
उदाहरण, मामला
Basic word
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a particular example or case of something
उदाहरण, मामला
- for instance
- in this instance
- There are many reasons; for instance, the cost is high.
+ 2 more examples
- In this instance, the driver was not at fault.
- Can you give me an instance of a rude reply?
Synonyms example case occurrence occasion illustration
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
for instance
For instance introduces an example, usually with commas.
'For instance' उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करता है, प्रायः commas के साथ।
- Many cities, for instance Pune, have good libraries.
- For instance, Radhika scored full marks in maths.
in this / that instance
In this instance means in this particular case.
'In this instance' का अर्थ इस विशेष मामले में है।
- In this instance, the teacher was right.
- In most instances, the bus arrives on time.
instance of + noun
Use of for the thing of which there is a case.
जिस चीज़ का मामला है, उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- There is a clear instance of cheating here.
- It was an instance of great bravery.
in the first instance
This formal phrase means first, at the beginning of a process.
यह औपचारिक वाक्यांश आरंभ में, पहले चरण में के अर्थ में आता है।
- In the first instance, apply to the principal.
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adjective + instance
rareisolatedcleartypicalstrikingcommon
- It was an isolated instance and not a pattern.
verb + instance
citegivequotereportnotefind
- The writer cited an instance of kindness from the Mahabharata.
instance + of
instance of fraudinstance of delayinstance of corruptioninstance of bravery
- There was one instance of cheating in the exam.
fixed phrases
for instancein this instancein the first instanceat the instance of
- At the instance of the court, a report was submitted.
number + instances
many instancesseveral instancesin some instancesin rare instances
- In some instances, the form was rejected.
“More examples 5
- For instance, the word 'light' can be a noun or an adjective.
उदाहरण के लिए, 'light' शब्द noun या adjective हो सकता है।
- Radhika gave an instance of honesty from her school days.
राधिका ने अपने स्कूल के दिनों से ईमानदारी का एक उदाहरण दिया।
- There have been several instances of floods this year.
इस वर्ष बाढ़ के कई मामले हुए हैं।
- In this instance, the umpire made the correct decision.
इस मामले में अंपायर ने सही निर्णय लिया।
- Such delays are rare, but there was one instance last month.
ऐसी देरी दुर्लभ है, पर पिछले महीने एक मामला हुआ था।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ For instance, I like fruits, i.e., mango.
✓ For instance, I like fruits, such as mango.
I.e. explains; for instance gives examples.
'I.e.' स्पष्टीकरण देता है; 'for instance' उदाहरण देता है।
✗ For an instance, he is very kind.
✓ For instance, he is very kind.
The phrase has no article.
इस वाक्यांश में article नहीं आता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Instance, example and case are close, but each stresses something different.
Instance, example और case निकट हैं, पर प्रत्येक अलग बात पर ज़ोर देता है।
One occurrence of something happening.
किसी घटना का एक उदाहरण या घटित होना।
- An instance of theft.
Something that shows what a thing is like.
ऐसी चीज़ जो दिखाती है कि कोई वस्तु कैसी होती है।
- A good example.
A situation, or a matter dealt with by experts.
कोई स्थिति, या विशेषज्ञों द्वारा निपटाया जाने वाला मामला।
- A court case.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart instance (an example) and instant (a very short moment; happening immediately: 'instant coffee').
Instance (उदाहरण) और instant (बहुत छोटा क्षण; तुरंत होने वाला: 'instant coffee') को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
For instance (= for example: 'Some fruits, for instance mangoes, are seasonal'); in the first instance (as the first part of a series of actions: 'Contact the office in the first instance'); at sb's instance (formal, because somebody asked: 'at the instance of the court').
अक्सर पूछा जाता है: for instance (= for example: 'Some fruits, for instance mangoes, are seasonal'); in the first instance (कार्यों की शृंखला के पहले भाग के रूप में, सबसे पहले: 'Contact the office in the first instance'); at sb's instance (औपचारिक, किसी के कहने पर: 'at the instance of the court')।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Law: a court of first instance is the first court that hears a case.
कानून में court of first instance वह पहली अदालत है जो मामला सुनती है।