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for instance

Sayfer IN-stuhns/fɚ ˈɪnstəns/UK/fəɹ ˈɪnstəns/

Noun pluralfor instances

2 meanings of for instance

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Used to give an example of something you are talking about.

    Lots of pets need daily care. Dogs, for instance, must be walked every day.

    You can help at home in many ways. For instance, you can wash the dishes.

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  2. 2
    nouncolloquialcountable
    A single example, often asked for to make a point clearer.

    Can you give me a for instance?

    She asked for a for instance before she would believe him.

    Similarexample, illustration

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