Example

Quick meaning: Example is a noun meaning Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

Meaning

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

More Meanings

1. Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.
2. Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
3. A person punished as a warning to others.
4. A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
5. An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.
6. To be illustrated or exemplified (by).

Example Sentences

Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow.

I gave, thou ſay'ſt, th' example, / I led the way;

For I haue giuen you an example, that yee ſhould doe, as I haue done to you.

Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge,[…]

Word Forms

• examples
• exampling
• exampled

Synonyms for example

Depending on context, synonyms include byspel, exemplar, exemplificator, case, model, representative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include representative, exemplar, lesson, illustration, case, model.

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