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1. An occurrence of something
   "another instance occurred yesterday"
   - case, example
    
2. An item of information that is typical of a class or group
   - example, illustration, representative

1. Clarify by giving an example of
   - exemplify, illustrate

Sounds like: instants

Derived forms: instanced, instances, instancing

See also: instantiate

Type of: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, happening, information, lucubrate, natural event, occurrence, occurrent

Encyclopedia: Instance