instances
n. countablen. specific examples or cases of something happening. You use this word when you want to talk about a particular time that a situation occurred.
n. particular cases or occurrences of something. Often used to refer to specific examples that illustrate a broader pattern or trend.
There have been several instances of computer errors this week.
The manager noted three separate instances where the safety protocols were not followed correctly during the night shift.
While the overall crime rate is falling, isolated instances of property damage continue to concern local residents who feel the police presence is insufficient.
Commonly used in the plural; frequently pairs with the preposition 'of' followed by a noun phrase.
for instance offor instance,Learners often confuse the noun 'instances' with the fixed phrase 'for instance', which acts as a transition and should be followed by a comma, not 'of'.