Kilo Lingo

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masculine

ɛɡzɑ̃pl

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Translation

example

Word origin

From Latin exemplum ('sample, model, instance'), from eximere ('to take out'). The same root gives English example, sample and exemplary.

Origin
Latin
Root
exemplum
English cognates
example, sample, exemplary

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralexemples

Examples

- .

Give me a simple example.

, .

For example, we could go to the cinema.

.

His career is an example to follow.

- .

Give me a clear example to understand better.

, .

For example, we can take the eight o'clock train.

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This word is part of lesson 20.