example

n. a typical thing that shows what others in the same group are like.

n. an individual instance that is representative of a larger group or category.

“This painting is a great example of the artist's early style.”

“The cathedral stands as a magnificent example of Gothic architecture, featuring the pointed arches and ribbed vaults typical of the period.”

n. something used to help explain a rule or show how something works.

n. an illustration used to clarify a principle, rule, or general statement.

“Can you give me an example of how to use this word in a sentence?”

“The textbook provides several worked examples to help students grasp the underlying mathematical principles before they attempt the exercises.”

n. a person or their behaviour that other people should copy.

n. a pattern of behaviour or a person considered worthy of imitation.

“He tries to set a good example for his younger brothers.”

“By arriving early and staying focused, the manager hoped to set a positive example for the rest of the department.”

n. a person who is punished to warn others not to do the same thing.

n. an instance of punishment intended to serve as a deterrent to others.

“The judge decided to make an example of the thief to stop others from stealing.”

“The administration sought to make an example of the whistle-blower, imposing a harsh penalty to discourage further leaks of sensitive information.”

Formal

v. to show or explain something by giving an example.

v. to illustrate or clarify by providing a representative instance.

“The points he made were exampled by the stories he told.”

“The shift in public opinion is clearly exampled by the recent changes in national legislation.”

Archaic · Formal