For instance
Example: You can use fruits, for instance, apples and bananas.
Definition
"For instance" is an expression used to introduce an example or illustration that clarifies or supports a statement. It helps to specify particular cases, as in the phrase: You can use fruits, for instance, apples and bananas.
Etymology
The phrase "for instance" originates from Middle English, combining 'for', meaning 'because of' or 'as', with 'instance', derived from Old French 'instance', meaning 'a case' or 'example'. Did you know it essentially means 'as an example' and has been used in English since the 14th century?
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"For instance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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