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1for\ example — • for example • for instance adv. phr. As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration. Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born poor. There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; for instance, training… …
2for example — ► for example by way of illustration. Main Entry: ↑example …
3for example — adverb as an example (Freq. 63) take ribbon snakes, for example • Syn: ↑for instance, ↑e.g. * * * FOR INSTANCE, e.g., by way of illustration, such as, as, like; in particular, namely …
4for example — or[for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration. * /Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born poor./ * /There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; for instance, training… …
5for example — or[for instance] {adv. phr.} As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration. * /Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born poor./ * /There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; for instance, training… …
6for example — adverb As an example. The book has quite a few plot holes. For example, its never explained why the main character came to town to begin with. Syn: for instance, e.g., eg, such as, like …
7for example — phrasal as an example < there are many sources of air pollution; exhaust fumes, for example > …
8for example — she s met several Hall of Famers for example, Brooks Robinson and Johnny Mize Syn: for instance, e.g., by way of illustration, such as, as, like; in particular, case in point, namely, viz., to wit …
9for example — 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% …
10for example — for instance, e.g …
