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Give an example from the story to support your point.
What does Example mean?
An example is a specific case that explains an idea.
Dictionary definition
A specific case used to explain, prove, or show an idea more clearly.
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The teacher showed an example before the assignment.
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Examples make ideas easier to understand and support.
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ig · zam · pul · strongest beat: zam
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MeaningExample means An example is a specific case that explains an idea.
ExampleExample: Give an example from the story to support your point.
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- Syllables
- ig · zam · pul
- Strongest beat
- zam
- Ending
- pul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zam.
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Synonyms
Words like Example
instanceUse for one specific case of something.
illustrationUse when an example explains an idea clearly.
Antonyms
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counterexampleUse for a case that challenges a claim.
abstractionUse for ideas without specific examples.
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example
verb
exemplify
To show by giving an example.
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