example (EN)

noun

noun “example”

1. an illustration or explanation of a rule
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   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.