example

Definition

  • noun: a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed
  • noun: one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
  • verb: to serve as an example of
  • synonyms: precedent, case, instance

Examples

  • Things are getting better. Last year, 'for example' [='for instance'], the company achieved record sales in Europe.

  • Although it was only his first offense, the judge decided to 'make an example of him' and sentence him to prison.

  • It was obvious that her memory was failing. 'For example', she would often forget where she put her car keys.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Somebody help me ! Mr Andrews ! Check the starboard corridor. Madam, please, put on a lifebelt. Lucy, for God's sake, put on your lifebelt. Set a good example. Anyone in here ? Mr Andrews, thank God ! Where would they take someone under arrest ? You have to get to a boat right away. (..)
    1997 Titanic