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example /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl $ ɪɡˈzæm-/ noun 1. something that explains or supports an idea or is typical of somethingadjectivesa good/typical example This painting is a good example of his early work.a fine/excellent example Cairo has many fine examples of Arab architecture.an outstanding example (=extremely good) The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical) This is a classic example of how not to run a business. | The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style. | This is a prime example of government incompetence.an obvious example The most obvious example of an information source is a dictionary.a blatant/glaring example (=very obvious and very bad) His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.an extreme example To give you an extreme example, one lady called the police 15 times in a single evening.a notable example formal (=important and worth mentioning) In some industries income is uncertain and variable, building being a notable example.a graphic example (=very clear and full of unpleasant details) The film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if safety procedures are not followed.verbsgive/provide an example Let me give you an example of how this might happen. | Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb? | Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.take an example (=consider it or talk about it) Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.use an example He used several examples to illustrate his point.cite an example (=mention one) The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children’s television.find an example We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.contain/include an example The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.an example shows/illustrates sth These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.THESAURUS: example case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant. | In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up. | Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late. instance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare. | The report describes instances of discrimination. | In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death. illustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: As an illustration of this, consider the following example. | He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).what you say when giving examples for example used when giving an example: Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%. | Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park. for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from? | Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance. eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese. such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar. take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university. | It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example. be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.2. a person or behaviour that people copyadjectivesa good/positive example The older children should set a positive example for the rest of the school.a bad example Stop it – you’re setting a bad example to your little brother.a shining example (=a very good example) Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.an inspiring example (=who makes people want to do something great or good) She remains an inspiring example of love and self-sacrifice.verbsset an example (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave) Parents should set an example for their children. | You should be setting an example for your little brother.follow sb’s example (=copy their behaviour) I suggest you follow Rosie’s example and start doing regular exercise. | I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.lead by example (=show people what they should do by doing it yourself) The captain of the team should lead by example.hold sb up as an example (=use someone as a good example of something) He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.prepositionsan example to sb Her courage is an example to us all.
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