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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
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"for instance" & "for example"

I understand that both 'for instance' and 'for example' mean the same thing but do they differ in usuage?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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Hi PBF, I tend to use "for instance" to describe an action or activity, and not a thing. I use "for example" with any situation - action, noun, etc.

— BarbaraPA

  • Hi PBF, I tend to use "for instance" to describe an action or activity, and not a thing.
  • I use "for example" with any situation - action, noun, etc.
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Hi PBF,

I tend to use "for instance" to describe an action or activity, and not a thing. I use "for example" with any situation - action, noun, etc.
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PeaceblinkfriendI understand that both 'for instance' and 'for example' mean the same thing but do they differ in usuage?
PBF
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