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noun [countable] American English pronunciation: example

/ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l/

singular	example
plural	examples

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1
something that you mention in order to show the type of thing that you are talking about and to help to explain what you mean
Many sports are still dominated by men – football is an obvious example.
example of:
He gave several examples of how we could change things.
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Collocations: example
▪ classic, excellent, good, notable, obvious, outstanding, perfect, prime, shining, striking, typical
▪ cite, give, provide, quote
2
[singular] a person or way of behaving that is considered as a model for other people to copy
set an example:
You should be setting an example for your little brother.
follow someone’s example:
He followed his sister’s example and demanded more money.
be an example to someone:
With his enthusiasm and determination, he’s an example to the rest of the team.
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3
a phrase or sentence in a dictionary that shows the way that a word is used. It usually follows the definition (=the explanation of the meaning).
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used when mentioning something that shows the type of thing that you are talking about and helps to explain what you mean
There are plenty of good deals available – people under 25, for example, can get fare discounts of up to 50%.
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make an example of someone
to punish someone severely as a way of warning other people not to do the same thing
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