example vs instance

example and instance both are nouns.

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

As nouns, example and instance are synonyms defined as:

example and instance: an item of information that is typical of a class or group

Other synonyms of example include illustration, representative.

As nouns, example and instance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of example include case.

example (noun)	instance (noun)
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
an item of information that is typical of a class or group	an occurrence of something
something to be imitated
a representative form or pattern
punishment intended as a warning to others
an occurrence of something

example (verb)	instance (verb)
	clarify by giving an example of