example
word
/ɪɡˈzæmpəɫ/
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/ɛɡzˈɑːmpəl/
ig-ZAHM-puhl
Definition
Something that shows what another thing is like or helps explain it. It can also be a person or action that others may copy or learn from.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in teaching and explanations: 'for example' introduces one case, and 'set an example' means behave in a way others should follow. Don't confuse it with 'sample': 'example' explains, while 'sample' is often a small part to try or test.
Spanish: ejemploPortuguese (BR): exemploPortuguese (PT): exemploChinese (Simplified): 例子 - 示例Chinese (Traditional): 例子 - 示範Hindi: उदाहरणArabic: مثالBengali: উদাহরণRussian: примерJapanese: 例Vietnamese: ví dụKorean: 예Turkish: örnekUrdu: مثالIndonesian: contoh
Example Sentences
The teacher gave one example on the board.
basic
Can you give me an example of a long word?
basic
She is a good example for her little brother.
basic
For example, we could take the train instead of driving.
natural
He always uses real stories to make his examples easier to understand.
natural
Parents often worry that their kids will copy their example.
natural