example

From Late Latin 'exemplum', meaning 'a sample, a pattern'.

NOUN (1)

[/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/^en-US]

ejemplo literal / ilustración formal / caso neutral / instancia neutral / modelo literal / concepto ilustrativo untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)

Synonyms instance neutral , case neutral , illustration formal

Antonyms counterexample

A thing or instance that is typical of its kind, illustrates a general rule, or serves as a model to be imitated or avoided.

plural
examples

Can you give me an example of how to use this word correctly? — A specific instance provided to clarify meaning or usage.
The teacher used a simple example to explain the complex concept. — A representative instance chosen to aid understanding.
Her dedication is an example for all of us to follow. — A person or thing serving as a model or pattern worthy of imitation.