English dictionary

example

noun

Pronunciation

ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

noun

Definitions

noun

  1. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

noun

  1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group

noun

  1. something to be imitated

noun

  1. a representative form or pattern

noun

  1. punishment intended as a warning to others

noun

  1. an occurrence of something

Example sentences

you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
there is an example on page 10
an exemplar of success
a model of clarity
he is the very model of a modern major general
I profited from his example
they decided to make an example of him
it was a case of bad judgment
another instance occurred yesterday
but there is always the famous example of the Smiths

Synonyms

exercise illustration instance representative exemplar model lesson case
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