expand vs instance

instance vs expand

expand is not a noun while instance is a noun.

expand and instance both are verbs.

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

As verbs, instance is a hyponym of expand; that is, instance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expand:

expand: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
instance: clarify by giving an example of

Other hyponyms of expand include detail, exposit, expound, set forth, exemplify, illustrate, particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize, specify.

expand (noun)	instance (noun)
	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
	an occurrence of something

expand (verb)	instance (verb)
grow vigorously	clarify by giving an example of
exaggerate or make bigger
become larger in size or volume or quantity
expand the influence of
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
extend in one or more directions

Difference between expand and instance

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