What does “example” mean?
- 1
nounone thing that shows what a group or idea is like
Can you give me an example of a healthy breakfast?
- 2
nouna person or behavior that others should copy
Parents should set a good example for their kids.
Example at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ · ig-ZAM-pul
How to use “example” correctly
“For example” is often written “e.g.” Don’t say “for an example”.
Common phrases with “example”
- for example
- give an example
- set an example
- a good example of
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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