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ex·am·ple

example

 
 
pronunciation:
ihg zaem pl
phrases:
for example
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: something that shows what a group of things is like.
An apple is an example of a fruit.
synonyms:
case, instance
similar words:
illustration, model, sample, type
definition 2: a model that you should either copy or avoid.
Jack's father tried to be a good example for him.
synonyms:
standard
similar words:
pattern, type
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