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noun

pronunciation: ɪɡ'zæmpəl

What does Example really mean?

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Alright, so "example" is a word that we use when we want to show someone how something is done or what something looks like. Let's say you're learning how to do a math problem, and your teacher gives you a sample question to help you understand how to solve it. That sample question is an "example" of what the other math problems will be like.

An "example" can also be a model or a pattern for something. So, if I'm teaching you how to write a persuasive essay, I might show you an "example" of a well-written essay to give you an idea of what your own essay should look like.

Another way to think about it is like a picture in a coloring book. When you're coloring a picture in a coloring book, you might look at the example picture on the page to see what the finished drawing should look like. That example can help guide you as you color your own picture.

So, to sum it up, an "example" is something that shows how something is done, or what something looks like. It's like a guide or a model that helps us understand or replicate something. Does that make sense? Do you need any more examples to help you understand?

Revised and Fact checked by Megan Brown on 2023-11-09 03:47:50

Example In a sentece

Learn how to use Example inside a sentece

  • Let's say you're learning about animals. An example of a mammal is a dog, because dogs have fur and give birth to live babies.
  • If we're talking about colors, an example of a primary color is red, because red cannot be made by mixing any other colors together.
  • In math, an example of a prime number is 11, because it can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself.
  • If we're studying fruits, an example of a citrus fruit is an orange, because it has a thin, tough skin and is high in vitamin C.
  • In geography, an example of a mountain range is the Himalayas, because it is a series of tall peaks and valleys that stretch across a large area.