for example

adverb

as an example (Freq. 63)

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take ribbon snakes, for example

• Syn: ↑for instance, ↑e.g.

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FOR INSTANCE, e.g., by way of illustration, such as, as, like; in particular, namely, viz.

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\\f(ə)r-\ adverb

: as an example

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for example

1. For instance

2. As an illustration

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Main Entry: ↑example

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for example phrase

used when mentioning something that shows the type of thing that you are talking about and helps to explain what you mean

There are plenty of good deals available – people under 25, for example, can get fare discounts of up to 50%.

Thesaurus: ways of explaining or clarifying_hyponym to make something easier to understand_synonym

Main entry: example

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used to introduce something chosen as a typical case

many, like Helen, for example, come from very poor backgrounds

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for example

— used when you are mentioning a specific person or thing that helps to explain what you are saying or to show that a general statement is true

Things are getting better. Last year, for example [=for instance], the company achieved record sales in Europe.

It was obvious that her memory was failing. For example, she would often forget where she put her car keys.

A lot of my friends were there–John and Linda, for example.

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Main Entry: ↑example

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for example idiom

(abbr. e.g.) used to emphasize sth that explains or supports what you are saying; used to give an example of what you are saying

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There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian.

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The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example.

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It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics.

Main entry: ↑example_idiom