example

Speech parts

1. example - Noun

2. example - Verb

Meaning

One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.

That which is to be followed or imitated as a model; a pattern or copy.

That which resembles or corresponds with something else; a precedent; a model.

That which is to be avoided; one selected for punishment and to serve as a warning; a warning.

An instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a problem to be solved, or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples.

To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

case instance model illustration precedent standard pattern sample representative prototype demonstration specimen paradigm lesson exemplar
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Antonyms

contra derangement contrast opposition opposite reverse
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Hypernyms

information ideal representation warning occurrence happening

Hyponyms

time original model image pilot guide

Phrases with the word

set a bad example follow someone's example learn by example set a good example make an example of someone a shining example

Derivatives

exampled exampling

Examples

There is nothing so annoying as a good example. Mark Twain

Belladonna, n.: In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce

History is the depository of great actions, the witness of what is past, the example and instructor of the present, and monitor to the future. Miguel de Cervantes

Example is the greatest of all seducers. French Proverb

USSR – an example for all. Russian Proverb

Example is better than law. Arabic Proverb

Close letter words and terms

examorelin examplar examplary example for imitation example from real life example in point