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[US]/ɪg'zɑːmp(ə)l/
[UK]/ɪg'zæmpl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a situation, person, or thing that shows what something is like or how it is done; a person or thing that is seen as a model to be copied
vt. to be a typical way of behaving, doing something, or happening, which others can follow as an example
vi. to give an example

Phrases & Collocations

an example

for example

a good example

set an example

follow the example

classic example

as an example

example of

numerical example

give an example

example code

take example by

take for example

counter example

cite an example

without example

beyond example

example of case

Example Sentences

an example that was fundamental to the argument.

compellent example of heroism

It is beyond example in history.

The butterfly is an example of symmetry.

made an example of the offender.

a textbook example of Homo neuroticus.

the novel is a prime example of the genre.

a classic example of colonial architecture.

a case of mistaken identity.See Synonyms at example

a perfect example of that kind of progressive Frenchy art.

an example of newly minted technology.

a typical example of 1930s art deco.

This is the only example I can give you.

See the examples given above.

A parent must set a good example for the children.

Mary's courage is an example to us all.

This example is printed in italics.

A wealth of examples are given.

Below is an example of a typical business letter.

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