clip vs instance

instance vs clip

clip and instance both are nouns.

clip and instance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clip	Yes	No	Yes	No
instance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, instance is a hypernym of clip; that is, instance is a word with a broader meaning than clip:

clip: an instance or single occasion for some event
instance: an occurrence of something

Other hypernyms of clip include case, example.

clip (noun)	instance (noun)
the act of clipping or snipping	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
a sharp slanting blow	an occurrence of something
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
an instance or single occasion for some event

clip (verb)	instance (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent	clarify by giving an example of
attach with a clip
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
run at a moderately swift pace

Difference between clip and instance

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