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set an example
B2 to do something in a good way so that other people might try to copy you
Dictionary examples:
Try to set a good example for the younger children. (18.5)
a/the prime example
C2 a very good example of something
Dictionary examples:
This is a prime example of what happens when communication is poor. (46.8)
example
A1 something that is typical of the group of things being talked about
Dictionary examples:
This test is an example of hard. (0.0)
My cat is an example of laziness. (0.0)
My dad's jokes: perfect example of bad humor. (0.0)
Look at the example before you do the exercise. (14.6)
This painting here is a marvelous example of her work. (20.4)
Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned? (28.5)
This is a very good/typical example of medieval Chinese architecture. (63.6)
for example
A1 used to give an example of the type of thing you mean
Dictionary examples:
I like pets, for example dogs. (0.0)
I like food, for example pizza. (0.0)
I like sports, for example soccer. (0.0)
Some people, students for example, can get cheaper tickets. (29.4)
I like soft fruit, for example peaches and plums. (61.0)