example (EN)

noun

noun “example”

1. an illustration or explanation of a rule
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   To help you understand metaphors, our teacher gave us several examples, like "time is a thief."
2. something or someone representative of a group (used typically with adjectives like perfect, good, excellent etc.)
   The lion is an excellent example of a carnivorous mammal.
3. something or someone worthy of being followed or avoided
   Gandhi's peaceful protests serve as an example for activists around the world.