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

  • (..) it isn't a student. It's an adult. You mean like one of the teachers? I think... it's one of the parents. Are you sure? I had enough examples of the teachers' text and e-mails to do Emoji analysis. They were much more in line with Skankhunt's but still not a match. Emoji analysis... It's genius. (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6