Example vs Instance

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Example

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Instance

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Example
 ExampleInstance
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnstəns/"]/
SignificadoA sample or model of something to show how it works.A specific example or case of something.
ExemploPlease follow this example to complete your assignment.In this instance, we will need to apply a different approach.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescharacteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, characteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebody, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebodycountless, innumerable, many, give, provide, represent, occur, show something, for instance, in… instance, instance of, in the first instance
Antônimoscounterexample, exceptionwhole, entirety, totality
Erros comunsConfused with 'exemplary', which means perfect or model., Using 'example' in plural without 'examples' when talking about multiple cases., Mispronouncing it as 'egg-zample' instead of 'ig-zample'.Confusing with 'instant' — they have different meanings., Using 'instances' incorrectly in plural form without examples., Mixing it up with 'instance of' instead of just 'instance.'
Notas de usoUse 'example' when illustrating a point or providing a representation. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid in very casual situations where simpler words may be more appropriate.Use 'instance' in both spoken and written English to refer to particular examples. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts but avoid it in casual conversations or slang.

Perguntas frequentes: Example vs Instance

Qual é a diferença entre Example e Instance?

Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Instance: A specific example or case of something.

Qual é mais comum: Example e Instance?

Example é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Example e Instance?

Instance é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Example e Instance estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Example: A1, Instance: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Example e Instance?

Example: noun, Instance: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Example: Please follow this example to complete your assignment. Instance: In this instance, we will need to apply a different approach.

Posso usar Example e Instance de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Example e Instance são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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