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for example

for example

∞ 1.0
To give an example that helps explain a point
  • idiom
translation icon : por ejemplo
  • For example, did you know that the handsome Owen French was voted one of L.A.'s top 50 lawyers?
  • see, for example
  • for example, studies
  • for example, students

In Europe we have systems, systems, for example, graduation systems.

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Examples

  • Some such laws could, for example, be laws of identity.

  • So storytelling, for example, is is in our DNA.

  • So if it's, for example, who should I say?

  • Well, for example, what brought you here?

    Kindergarten Cop (1990)

  • So let's think for example about self diagnosis.

  • For example, I take it you know what fruit is?

    Remember Me (2022)

  • People were asked, for example, whether they agreed that children were becoming more feral.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Lubbock lawyer John Gibson, for example, started handling claims for injured workers in 1997.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Many fruits, for example, apples and oranges, are high in vitamins.

  • You can find useful resources online; for example, educational websites often provide free courses.

Synonyms

to say
vsfor example
∞ 3.0

Imagine something to use as an example in a discussion

gives a concrete illustrative example rather than a mere supposition
for instance
vsfor example
666 1.5

To give an example that shows what you mean

is used for general illustration rather than only specific cases
e.g.
vsfor example
1.1

To give one or more examples of something just mentioned

is the full phrase used aloud rather than a compact written form

How Specific

for instance
666 1.5
for example
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

for example positive
e.g. positive

Morphology

for + example

The meaning 'used to introduce an example' is directly compositional from 'for' (indicating purpose/relation) + 'example' (a particular instance), so a learner who knows both words can infer it introduces an illustration. This construction is a common, transparent prepositional phrase found across many languages, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

For example comes from the simple idea of offering one thing to show a point: imagine a teacher saying for a reason and then showing an example to make the idea clear. That's why we use it today when we want 'to give an example' or make something easier to understand.