examples

ex-am-ples · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of example; instances serving to illustrate a rule or principle.

  2. 2.

    People or things regarded as models to be imitated or avoided.

  3. 3.

    Specimens or samples representative of a group.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    for examples — (incorrect) should be "for example"
  • •
    give examples — to provide illustrative instances
  • •
    classic examples — typical or well-known instances

Related words

Antonyms: anomalies, exceptions
See also: example, illustration, instance, sample
Synonyms: cases, illustrations, instances, samples, specimens

Etymology

Plural of "example," from Latin "exemplum" (a sample, pattern), from "eximere" (to take out). Entered English through Old French "essample."