for instance — used to give an example of something you have just mentioned
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to give an example of something you have just mentioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːr ˈɪnstəns/
Example Sentences
- I love spicy food, for instance, I can eat ghost peppers without crying... much.
- Some animals are incredibly smart, for instance, dolphins can recognize themselves in mirrors.
- Technology has changed our lives dramatically, for instance, we now argue with strangers on the internet instead of our neighbors.
for instance
ADVERB[/fɔːr ˈɪnstəns/]
used to give an example of something you have just mentioned
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For instance brings clarity to the abstract — show one example, and persistence in understanding follows
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'for' (meaning 'by') and Latin 'instantia' (meaning 'presence' or 'instance'). The phrase evolved in Middle English to mean 'by example' or 'for the sake of example.'
Breakdown
for (by, on behalf of) + instance (Latin instantia: standing upon, occurrence, example) = for instance (by way of example)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I love spicy food, for instance, I can eat ghost peppers without crying... much.”
“Some animals are incredibly smart, for instance, dolphins can recognize themselves in mirrors.”
“Technology has changed our lives dramatically, for instance, we now argue with strangers on the internet instead of our neighbors.”
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