example

noun
UK: /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/
US: /ɪɡˈzæmpl/

  1. Something that shows what something else is like; a model.

    1. This cake is an example of a successful recipe. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher used the student's essay as an example of good writing. [ ] [ ]

  2. A situation, person, or thing that is mentioned to help explain something.

    1. I can't think of an example right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. For example, many students find the topic difficult to understand. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person or thing that is typical or representative of something.

    1. She is a good example to the younger students. [ ] [ ]
    2. This painting is a fine example of the artist's early work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

model sample specimen illustration instance
example verb

  1. To show or illustrate by providing an instance.

    1. Can you example what you mean? [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor exemplified his theory with a real-world example. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "example" in English means: Something that shows what something else is like; a model., A situation, person, or thing that is mentioned to help explain something., A person or thing that is typical or representative of something..

The phonetic transcription of "example" is /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzæmpl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "example": model, sample, specimen, illustration, instance.

Example usage of "example": "This cake is an example of a successful recipe.". More examples on the page.