example

one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated

The first known use: in the 14th century

Word Structure

7 Letters, 3 Syllable

example

8 Phonemes

i g z a m p ə l

onset, rime

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Morpheme

example

Sentence Examples

He set a good example for the rest of us.

She gave several examples to show that the program is effective.

We've chosen three examples of contemporary architecture for closer study.

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Common Phrases

a good example is the best sermon

One's actions or behavior can teach more effectively than a lecture.

be a shining example (of someone or something)

To be an excellent or ideal example of someone or something.

example is better than precept

One's actions can teach more effectively than a lecture.

follow the example of

To do something that another person is doing.

for example

A phrase used before the speaker gives a specific example to further explain or illustrate what they are referring to.

hold (someone or something) up as an example

To focus on someone or something as exemplary or ideal in some way.

make an example (out) of (one)

To punish one harshly so that others will avoid committing the same offense in order to avoid such punishment.

set a bad example

To do something or act in a way others should not emulate; to act as a poor model for others.

set a good example

To do something or act in a way others will or should emulate; to act as a positive model for others.

set an example

To do something or act in a way others will or should emulate; to act as a model for others, good or ill.

textbook example (of something)

A clear and characteristic instance, example, or demonstration of something.

Related Words

Sound the same but are spelled differently.

Collocations

The habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance.

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