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instance

instance

Meaning of instance

an example of something

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British English/ˈɪnstəns/
American English/ˈɪnstəns/
Russian transcription[prʲɪˈmʲer]
instance
instance - пример
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instance with Russian translation

instance usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Это наглядный пример командной работы.

That is a clear instance of teamwork.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Это один пример неудачи.

This is one instance of bad luck.

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instance belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

instanceпример
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

instance synonyms

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What's the difference between instance / case / example / sample / illustration

🇬🇧English
instance

same core meaning as the headword; a single occurrence or example

A2Very Often

This is one instance of the problem.

Это один пример этой проблемы.

🇬🇧English

a situation or example; often broader than instance

A2Very Often

In this case, the answer is no.

В этом случае ответ — нет.

🇬🇧English

something used to explain or show a general idea

A2Very Often

This is a good example of teamwork.

Это хороший пример командной работы.

🇬🇧English

a small part of something used for testing, showing, or giving an idea

A2Often

We took a sample of the water.

Мы взяли образец воды.

🇬🇧English

an explanatory example or picture that makes something clearer

A2Often

The teacher gave an illustration of the rule.

Учитель привёл наглядный пример правила.

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instance translation: пример. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce instance

/ˈɪnstəns/

instance translation

пример

instance examples

That is a clear instance of teamwork.

instance transcription

/ˈɪnstəns/, /ˈɪnstəns/

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instance meaning: what does it mean?

an example of something

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That is a clear instance of teamwork. Translation: Это наглядный пример командной работы.

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