instance vs example

instance and example both are nouns.

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

As nouns, instance and example are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of instance include illustration, representative.

As nouns, instance and example are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of instance include case.

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

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