instance

Definition

  • noun: an example of a particular type of action or situation
  • noun: urgent or earnest solicitation
  • verb: to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance
  • synonyms: case, example, urgency

Examples

  • We have seen too many 'instances' [='cases'] in which poor families have had to leave their homes.

  • You will be seen 'in the first instance' by your own doctor who may then send you to a specialist.

  • Lack of insurance is a problem for a lot of older people, like my grandmother, 'for instance'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Coffee, darling. I'm sorry. There's only one cup. I know I'm going to be sorry I asked this, but, uh, want to give me a for instance? First, you will hand over the Pink Panther. And second? - I will be forced to shoot you. - Who's forcing you? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) of the Lugash Secret Police? A simple doctor, nothing. But the notorious Phantom, oh, he could do quite a bit. For instance? I want your cooperation in, uh, recovering the Pink Panther. The Fat Man seems to think you cooked up this robbery... as an excuse to... (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther