instance
intermediateB1/ˈɪnstəns/ · in-stance
An occurrence of something or an example of a particular case.
Meanings
An occurrence of something or an example of a particular case.
کسی چیز کا واقعہ یا ایک خاص صورت کا مثال۔
مثال
misaal
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- single instance
- specific instance
- previous instance
Example Sentences
For instance, this book covers a wide range of topics.
اس مثال کے طور پر، یہ کتاب کئی موضوعات کا احاطہ کرتی ہے۔
Is misaal ke tor par, yeh kitaab kai mauzuaat ka ihata karti hai.
In this instance, we should consider the consequences.
اس مثال میں، ہمیں نتائج پر غور کرنا چاہیے۔
Is misaal mein, humein nataij par ghor karna chahiye.
Can you give me another instance of this phenomenon?
کیا آپ اس مظہر کی ایک اور مثال دے سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap is mazaar ki aik aur misaal de sakte hain?
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'instance' as an 'in' and 'stance'—a standing example.
Picture a showcasing of various examples in a gallery.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi keh har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک مثال ہزاروں الفاظ کے برابر ہے
Aik misaal hazaron alfaaz ke barabar hai
One example is worth a thousand words.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "instantia" — standing or standing still
First known use: 14th century
The word 'instance' originated from the Latin 'instantia', which means standing or standing still. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.