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Can you give one instance of teamwork from the story?
What does Instance mean?
An instance is one example or case.
Dictionary definition
one example, case, or occurrence of something.
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The chart showed each instance when the temperature changed.
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in · stuhns · strongest beat: in
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WordInstance.
Partnoun.
MeaningInstance means An instance is one example or case.
ExampleExample: Can you give one instance of teamwork from the story?
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · stuhns
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- stuhns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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general ideaA broad idea rather than one example.
whole groupAll parts together, not one case.
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Instance word family
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instance
noun
instances
More than one instance; use as a word-family form, not a separate page.
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