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- pronunciation:
- ihg
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a particular instance or representative member of a class of things.
An apple is an example of a fruit.- synonyms:
- case, exemplar, instance, paradigm, representative, specimen
- similar words:
- illustration, model, picture, sample, type
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| definition 2: |
a model or standard of something to be either imitated or avoided.
His big brother tried to set a good example.- synonyms:
- archetype, exemplar, ideal, mode, paragon, prototype, role model, standard
- similar words:
- beau ideal, bench mark, lead, lesson, norm, object lesson, paradigm, pattern, precedent, type, warning
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| definition 3: |
a punishment, or a recipient of a punishment, meant to serve as a warning to others.
- synonyms:
- lesson
- similar words:
- illustration, object lesson, precedent
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| definition 4: |
a mathematical problem used for illustration.
- similar words:
- illustration, paradigm, sample
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| related words: |
byword, commentary, demonstration, excuse, exhibit, light, manner, mold, moral |
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