What is the difference between Instance vs Instant?

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Instance

noun

Definition

An example or single occurrence of something.

Examples

This is a rare [instance] of cooperation.

For [instance], we could try a different approach.

In this [instance], you were right.

Instant

noun/adjective

Definition

A very short time; immediate.

Examples

The reaction was [instant].

In an [instant], everything changed.

This is [instant] coffee.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: For ___, consider this example.

instance instant

Question 2: The coffee is ready in an ___.

instance instant

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'instance' correctly?

Wait just an instance. In this instance, we should wait. It happened in an instance. The response was instance.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'instant'?

An example or case A particular time A very brief moment A specific situation

Question 5: This is another ___ of the same problem.

instance instant

Question 6: I need ___ relief from this pain.

instance instant

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

This is an instance message. Give me an instance to think. This is an instance of good writing. The instant lasted several minutes.

Question 8: The computer crashed at that ___.

instance instant

Question 9: In many ___, people make this mistake.

instance instant

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'instance'?

A moment in time Something immediate An example or occurrence Something quick

Quiz Answers

Q1: instance

Q2: instant

Q3: In this instance, we should wait.

Q4: A very brief moment

Q5: instance

Q6: instant

Q7: This is an instance of good writing.

Q8: instant

Q9: instance

Q10: An example or occurrence

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