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      »   The noun example has 6 meanings (first 4 from tagged texts)
  • example, Illustration1.) Illustration -- (artwork that helps make something clear or attractive)

    2.) Exemplification, illustration -- (showing by example)

    illustration, instance, Representative1.) Representative -- (a person who represents others)

    2.) Spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice -- (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government")

    representative -- (an Item1.) Item, point -- (a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the New York Times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first")

    2.) Item -- (a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection; "they reduced the price on many items")

    item of Information1.) Information, info -- (a message received and understood)

    2.) Data, information -- (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data")

    information that is Representative1.) Representative -- (a person who represents others)

    2.) Spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice -- (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government")

    representative of a Type1.) Type -- (a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?")

    2.) Character, eccentric, type, case -- (a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case")

    type; "this Patient1.) Patient -- (a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly")

    2.) Affected role, patient role, patient -- (the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause)

    patient provides a Typical1.) Typical -- (exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; "a typical American girl"; "a typical suburban community"; "the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year"; "a painting typical of the Impressionist school"; "a typical romantic poem"; "a typical case of arteritis")

    2.) Distinctive, typical -- (of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; "Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie; "that is typical of you!")

    typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on Page1.) Page -- (one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains)

    2.) Page, Sri Frederick Handley Page -- (English industrialist who pioneered in the design and manufacture of aircraft (1885-1962))

    page 10")
  • model, example -- (a Representative1.) Representative -- (a person who represents others)

    2.) Spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice -- (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government")

    representative form or Pattern1.) Form, shape, pattern -- (a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them")

    2.) Practice, pattern -- (a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern")

    pattern; "I Profited1.) Profit, gain, benefit -- (derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience")

    2.) Profit, turn a profit -- (make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger")

    profited from his example")
  • exemplar, example, Model1.) Model, theoretical account, framework -- (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")

    2.) Model -- (a type of product; "his car was an old model")

    model, good example -- (Something1.) Something -- (a thing of some kind; "is there something you want?")

    something to be Imitated1.) Imitate, copy, simulate -- (reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings")

    2.) Imitate -- (appear like, as in behavior or appearance; "Life imitate art")

    imitated; "an Exemplar1.) Exemplar, example, model, good example -- (something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")

    exemplar of success"; "a Model1.) Model, theoretical account, framework -- (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")

    2.) Model -- (a type of product; "his car was an old model")

    model of clarity"; "he is the very Model1.) Model, theoretical account, framework -- (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")

    2.) Model -- (a type of product; "his car was an old model")

    model of a Modern1.) Modern -- (a contemporary person)

    2.) Modern, modern font, Bodoni, Bodoni font -- (a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes)

    modern major general")
  • example, Deterrent1.) Hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap -- (something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)

    1.) Deterrent -- (tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices")

    deterrent example, Lesson1.) Lesson -- (a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons")

    2.) Example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson -- (punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him")

    lesson, object Lesson1.) Lesson -- (a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons")

    2.) Example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson -- (punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him")

    lesson -- (Punishment1.) Punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation -- (the act of punishing)

    punishment intended as a Warning1.) Warning -- (a message informing of danger)

    2.) Admonition, monition, warning, word of advice -- (cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger))

    warning to others; "they Decided1.) Decide, make up one's mind, determine -- (reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations")

    2.) Decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate -- (bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance")

    decided to Make1.) Brand, make -- (a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?")

    2.) Shuffle, shuffling, make -- (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)

    make an example of him")
  • case, Instance1.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")

    2.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    instance, example -- (an Occurrence1.) Happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event -- (an event that happens)

    2.) Occurrence -- (an instance of something occurring; "a disease of frequent occurrence"; "the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets")

    occurrence of Something1.) Something -- (a thing of some kind; "is there something you want?")

    something; "it was a Case1.) Lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa -- (a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord")

    2.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")

    case of Bad1.) Bad, badness -- (that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good")

    1.) Bad -- (having undesirable or negative qualities; "a bad report card"; "his sloppy appearance made a bad impression"; "a bad little boy"; "clothes in bad shape"; "a bad cut"; "bad luck"; "the news was very bad"; "the reviews were bad"; "the pay is bad"; "it was a bad light for reading"; "the movie was a bad choice")

    bad judgment"; "Another1.) Another, some other -- (any of various alternatives; some other; "put it off to another (or some other) day")

    another instance Occurred1.) Happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place -- (come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important")

    2.) Occur, come -- (come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her")

    occurred yesterday"; "but there is Always1.) Always, ever, e'er -- (at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy")

    2.) Always, forever -- (seemingly without interruption; often and repeatedly; "always looking for faults"; "it is always raining"; "he is forever cracking jokes"; "they are forever arguing")

    always the Famous1.) Celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned -- (widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter")

    famous example of the Smiths")
  • exercise, example -- (a Task1.) Undertaking, project, task, labor -- (any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings")

    2.) Job, task, chore -- (a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores")

    task performed or Problem1.) Problem, job -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog")

    2.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    problem solved in Order1.) Order -- ((often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; "the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London")

    2.) Order, order of magnitude -- (a degree in a continuum of size or quantity; "it was on the order of a mile"; "an explosion of a low order of magnitude")

    order to Develop1.) Develop -- (make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation; "Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather"; "They developed a new technique")

    2.) Evolve, germinate, develop -- (work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution")

    develop skill or Understanding1.) Understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy -- (the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect")

    2.) Agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

    understanding; "you Must1.) Must -- (a necessary or essential thing; "seat belts are an absolute must")

    2.) Must -- (grape juice before or during fermentation)

    must work the Examples1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    examples at the End1.) End -- (either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread"; "they rode to the end of the line")

    2.) End, ending -- (the point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period")

    end of Each1.) Each -- ((used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome")

    1.) Each, to each one, for each one, from each one, apiece -- (to or from every one of two or more (considered individually); "they received $10 each")

    each chapter in the textbook")

Related Terms - "Example"


Meaning 1 of Example
example, illustration, instance, representative information
  • Datum1.) Datum, data point -- (an item of Fact1.) Fact -- (a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case")

    2.) Fact -- (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts")

    Fact - A piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case"ual information derived from measurement or research)

    Datum, Data point1.) Datum, data point -- (an item of factual information derived from measurement or research)

    Data point - An item of factual information derived from measurement or research
  • Acquaintance1.) Acquaintance, familiarity, conversance, conversancy -- (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)

    2.) Acquaintance, acquaintanceship -- (a relationship less intimate than friendship)

    Acquaintance, Familiarity1.) Acquaintance, familiarity, conversance, conversancy -- (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)

    2.) Familiarity -- (usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known)

    Familiarity, Conversance1.) Acquaintance, familiarity, conversance, conversancy -- (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)

    Conversance, Conversancy1.) Acquaintance, familiarity, conversance, conversancy -- (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)

    Conversancy - Personal knowledge or information about someone or something
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  • Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example, Illustration1.) Illustration -- (artwork that helps make something clear or attractive)

    2.) Exemplification, illustration -- (showing by example)

    Illustration, Instance1.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")

    2.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    Instance, Representative1.) Representative -- (a person who represents others)

    2.) Spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice -- (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government")

    Representative - An item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
  • Circumstance1.) Circumstance -- (a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity)

    2.) Context, circumstance -- (the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context")

    Circumstance, Condition1.) Condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

    2.) Condition -- (a mode of being or form of existence of a person or Thing1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")

    2.) Thing -- (an action; "how could you do such a thing?")

    Thing - A special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"; "the human condition")

    Condition, Consideration1.) Consideration -- (the process of giving careful thought to something)

    2.) Circumstance, condition, consideration -- (information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take")

    Consideration - A condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
  • Background1.) Background -- (a person's social heritage: previous Experience1.) Experience -- (the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher")

    2.) Experience -- (the content of direct observation or participation in an event; "he had a religious experience"; "he recalled the experience vividly")

    Experience - The accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher" or training; "he is a lawyer with a sports background")

    2.) Background, ground -- (the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground; "he posed her against a background of rolling hills")

    Background, Background knowledge1.) Background, background knowledge -- (information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem; "the embassy filled him in on the background of the Incident1.) Incident -- (a single distinct event)

    2.) Incident -- (a public disturbance; "the police investigated an incident at the bus station")

    Incident - A single distinct event")

    Background knowledge - A person's social heritage: previous experience or training; "he is a lawyer with a sports background"
  • Descriptor1.) Form, word form, signifier, descriptor -- (the phonological or orthographic Sound1.) Sound -- (the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music")

    2.) Sound, auditory sensation -- (the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds")

    Sound - The particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music" or Appearance1.) Appearance, visual aspect -- (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)

    2.) Appearance -- (the event of coming into sight)

    Appearance - Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached")

    2.) Descriptor -- (a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system)

    Descriptor - The phonological or orthographic sound or Appearance1.) Appearance, visual aspect -- (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)

    2.) Appearance -- (the event of coming into sight)

    Appearance - Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"
  • Evidence1.) Evidence, grounds -- (your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling")

    2.) Evidence -- (an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear")

    Evidence, Grounds1.) Evidence, grounds -- (your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling")

    2.) Yard, grounds, curtilage -- (the enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard")

    Grounds - Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
  • Predictor1.) Forecaster, predictor, prognosticator, soothsayer -- (someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge))

    2.) Predictor -- (information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events; "the weekly bulletin contains several predictors of mutual fund performance")

    Predictor - Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
  • Tip-off1.) Tip-off -- (inside information that something is going to happen)

    2.) Tip-off, tap-off -- (the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball)

    Tip-off - Inside information that something is going to happen
  • Stimulation1.) Stimulation -- (the act of arousing an organism to action)

    2.) Stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input -- (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)

    Stimulation, Stimulus1.) Stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input -- (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)

    Stimulus, Stimulant1.) Stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input -- (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)

    2.) Stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant -- (a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process)

    Stimulant, Input1.) Input signal, input -- (signal going into an electronic system)

    2.) Stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input -- (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)

    Input - The act of arousing an organism to action

Meaning 2 of Example
model, example representation, mental representation, internal representation
  • Overlap1.) Overlap, Convergence1.) Convergence -- (the occurrence of two or more things coming together)

    2.) Convergence, convergency -- (the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit)

    Convergence - The occurrence of two or more things coming together, intersection -- (a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals")

    2.) Overlap -- (the property of partial coincidence in time)

    Overlap, Convergence1.) Convergence -- (the occurrence of two or more things coming together)

    2.) Convergence, convergency -- (the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit)

    Convergence, Intersection1.) Intersection, intersection point, point of intersection -- (a point where lines intersect)

    2.) Intersection, crossroad, crossway, crossing, carrefour -- (a junction where one street or road crosses another)

    Intersection - A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
  • Instantiation1.) Instantiation -- (a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it; "how many instantiations were found?")

    Instantiation - A representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it; "how many instantiations were found?"
  • Antitype1.) Antitype -- (a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol; especially a figure in the Old Testament having a counterpart in the New Testament)

    2.) Antitype -- (an opposite or contrasting type)

    Antitype - A person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol; especially a figure in the Old Testament having a counterpart in the New Testament
  • Stereotype1.) Stereotype -- (a conventional or formulaic conception or image; "regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding")

    1.) Pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp -- (treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; "I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European")

    Stereotype - A conventional or formulaic conception or image; "regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding"
  • Schema1.) Schema, scheme -- (an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world)

    2.) Outline, schema, scheme -- (a schematic or preliminary plan)

    Schema, Scheme1.) Scheme, strategy -- (an elaborate and systematic plan of action)

    2.) Dodge, dodging, scheme -- (a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery)

    Scheme - An internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world
  • Image1.) Image, mental image -- (an iconic mental representation; "her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate")

    2.) Picture, image, icon, ikon -- (a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; "they showed us the pictures of their wedding"; "a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them")

    Image, Mental image1.) Image, mental image -- (an iconic mental representation; "her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate")

    Mental image - An iconic mental representation; "her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate"
  • Interpretation1.) Interpretation, reading, version -- (a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something)

    2.) Rendition, rendering, interpretation -- (the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving")

    Interpretation, Reading1.) Reading -- (the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "he enjoys reading books")

    2.) Reading, meter reading, indication -- (a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument; "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm")

    Reading, Version1.) Version -- (an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was different from mine")

    2.) Version, variant, variation, edition -- (something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father")

    Version - A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
  • Phantasmagoria1.) Phantasmagoria -- (a constantly changing medley or real or imagined images (as in a dream))

    Phantasmagoria - A constantly changing medley or real or imagined images (as in a dream)
  • Psychosexuality1.) Psychosexuality -- (the mental representation of sexual activities)

    Psychosexuality - The mental representation of sexual activities
  • Percept1.) Percept, perception, perceptual experience -- (the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept)

    Percept, Perception1.) Percept, perception, perceptual experience -- (the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept)

    2.) Perception -- (a way of conceiving something; "Luther had a new perception of the Bible")

    Perception, Perceptual experience1.) Percept, perception, perceptual experience -- (the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept)

    Perceptual experience - The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
  • Memory1.) Memory -- (something that is remembered; "search as he would, the memory was lost")

    2.) Memory, remembering -- (the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed remembering his father")

    Memory - Something that is remembered; "search as he would, the memory was lost"
  • Model1.) Model, theoretical account, framework -- (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")

    2.) Model -- (a type of product; "his car was an old model")

    Model, Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example - A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
  • Blur1.) Blur, fuzz -- (a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur"; "he tried to clear his head of the whisky fuzz")

    1.) Film over, glaze over, blur -- (become glassy; lose clear vision; "Her eyes glazed over from lack of sleep")

    Blur, Fuzz1.) Hair, fuzz, tomentum -- (filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz")

    2.) Bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig -- (uncomplimentary terms for a policeman)

    Fuzz - A hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur"; "he tried to clear his head of the whisky fuzz"
  • Abstractionism1.) Abstractionism, abstract art -- (an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation)

    2.) Abstractionism, unrealism -- (a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples)

    Abstractionism, Unrealism1.) Abstractionism, unrealism -- (a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples)

    Unrealism - An abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation
  • Concretism1.) Concretism, concrete representation -- (a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms)

    Concretism, Concrete representation1.) Concretism, concrete representation -- (a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms)

    Concrete representation - A representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms

Meaning 3 of Example
exemplar, example, model, good example ideal
  • Value1.) Value -- (a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; "the value assigned was 16 milliseconds")

    2.) Value -- (the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; "the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world")

    Value - A numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; "the value assigned was 16 milliseconds"
  • Paragon1.) Paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal -- (an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept)

    2.) Ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch -- (model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal)

    Paragon, Idol1.) Idol, graven image, god -- (a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god")

    2.) Idol, matinee idol -- (someone who is adored blindly and excessively)

    Idol, Perfection1.) Perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra -- (the state of being without a flaw or defect)

    2.) Paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal -- (an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept)

    Perfection, Beau ideal1.) Paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal -- (an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept)

    Beau ideal - An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
  • Criterion1.) Standard, criterion, measure, touchstone -- (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work")

    2.) Criterion, standard -- (the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community")

    Criterion, Standard1.) Standard, criterion, measure, touchstone -- (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work")

    2.) Criterion, standard -- (the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community")

    Standard - A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
  • Exemplar1.) Exemplar, example, model, good example -- (something to be imitated; "an exemplar of Success1.) Success -- (an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for Republicans")

    2.) Success -- (an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success")

    Success - An event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for Republicans""; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")

    Exemplar, Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example, Model1.) Model, theoretical account, framework -- (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")

    2.) Model -- (a type of product; "his car was an old model")

    Model, Good example1.) Exemplar, example, model, good example -- (something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")

    Good example - Something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
  • Ego ideal1.) Ego ideal -- ((psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives)

    Ego ideal - (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives

Meaning 4 of Example
example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson admonition, monition, warning, word of advice
  • Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example, Deterrent example1.) Example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson -- (punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him")

    Deterrent example, Lesson1.) Lesson -- (a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons")

    2.) Example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson -- (punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him")

    Lesson, Object lesson1.) Example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson -- (punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him")

    Object lesson - An item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"

Meaning 5 of Example
case, instance, example happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
  • Accompaniment1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)

    2.) Accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, support -- (a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts)

    Accompaniment, Concomitant1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)

    1.) Accompanying, attendant, concomitant, incidental, incidental to -- (following as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management")

    Concomitant, Attendant1.) Attendant, attender, tender -- (someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another)

    2.) Attendant, attender, attendee, meeter -- (a person who is present and participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees")

    Attendant, Co-occurrence1.) Accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence -- (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)

    2.) Concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrence -- (the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable")

    Co-occurrence - An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
  • Avalanche1.) Avalanche -- (a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain)

    2.) Avalanche -- (a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail")

    Avalanche - A slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
  • Trouble1.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    2.) Fuss, trouble, bother, hassle -- (an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother")

    Trouble - A source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
  • Treat1.) Dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat)

    2.) Treat -- (an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight)

    Treat - Something considered choice to eat
  • Miracle1.) Miracle -- (any amazing or wonderful occurrence)

    2.) Miracle -- (a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God)

    Miracle - Any amazing or wonderful occurrence
  • Wonder1.) Wonder, wonderment, admiration -- (the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising)

    2.) Wonder, marvel -- (something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science")

    Wonder, Marvel1.) Wonder, marvel -- (something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science")

    1.) Wonder, marvel -- (be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities")

    Marvel - The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
  • Episode1.) Episode -- (a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events)

    2.) Episode -- (a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series)

    Episode - A happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
  • Eventuality1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)

    Eventuality, Contingency1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)

    2.) Contingency -- (the state of being contingent on something)

    Contingency, Contingence1.) Eventuality, contingency, contingence -- (a possible event or occurrence or result)

    Contingence - A possible event or occurrence or result
  • Beginning1.) Beginning -- (the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war")

    2.) Beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset -- (the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her")

    Beginning - The event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war"
  • Ending1.) Ending, termination -- (the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending")

    2.) Termination, ending, conclusion -- (the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement")

    Ending, Conclusion1.) Decision, determination, conclusion -- (a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination")

    2.) Conclusion -- (an intuitive assumption; "jump to a conclusion")

    Conclusion, Finish1.) Coating, Finish1.) Coating, finish, finishing -- (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly")

    2.) Finish -- (designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish")

    Finish - A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly", finishing -- (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly")

    2.) Finish -- (designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish")

    Finish - The end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"
  • One-off1.) One-off -- (a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated)

    One-off - A happening that occurs only once and is not repeated
  • Periodic event1.) Periodic event, recurrent event -- (an event that recurs at intervals)

    Periodic event, Recurrent event1.) Periodic event, recurrent event -- (an event that recurs at intervals)

    Recurrent event - An event that recurs at intervals
  • Change1.) Change, alteration, modification -- (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago")

    2.) Change -- (a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage")

    Change, Alteration1.) Change, alteration, modification -- (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago")

    2.) Alteration, modification, adjustment -- (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))

    Alteration, Modification1.) Alteration, modification, adjustment -- (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))

    2.) Modification -- (slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year's model")

    Modification - An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"
  • Error1.) Mistake, error, fault -- (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults")

    2.) Erroneousness, error -- (inadvertent incorrectness)

    Error, Computer error1.) Error, computer error -- ((computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer)

    Computer error - A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
  • Accident1.) Accident -- (a mishap; especially one causing injury or death)

    2.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)

    Accident, Fortuity1.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)

    Fortuity, Chance event1.) Accident, fortuity, chance event -- (anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause)

    Chance event - A mishap; especially one causing injury or death
  • Fire1.) Fire -- (the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire")

    2.) Fire, flame, flaming -- (the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries")

    Fire - The event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire"
  • Discharge1.) Discharge -- (the sudden giving off of energy)

    2.) Discharge, venting -- (the act of venting)

    Discharge - The sudden giving off of energy
  • Case1.) Lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa -- (a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord")

    2.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")

    Case, Instance1.) Case, instance, example -- (an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths")

    2.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    Instance, Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example - A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"
  • Movement1.) Motion, movement, move, motility -- (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility")

    2.) Movement, motion -- (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)

    Movement, Motion1.) Movement, motion -- (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)

    2.) Gesture, motion -- (the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals)

    Motion - A change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"
  • Failure1.) Failure -- (an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test")

    2.) Failure -- (an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure")

    Failure - An act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"
  • Destiny1.) Destiny, fate -- (an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future)

    2.) Destiny, Fate -- (the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of Destiny")

    Destiny, Fate1.) Destiny, fate -- (an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future)

    2.) Destiny, Fate -- (the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of Destiny")

    Fate - An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
  • Disappearance1.) Disappearance, disappearing -- (the act of leaving secretly or without explanation)

    2.) Disappearance -- (the event of passing out of sight)

    Disappearance - The act of leaving secretly or without explanation
  • Disappearance1.) Disappearance, disappearing -- (the act of leaving secretly or without explanation)

    2.) Disappearance -- (the event of passing out of sight)

    Disappearance - The act of leaving secretly or without explanation
  • Contact1.) Contact -- (close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings")

    2.) Contact -- (the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid")

    Contact, Impinging1.) Contact, impinging, striking -- (the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull")

    1.) Impinge, encroach, entrench, trench -- (impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains")

    Impinging, Striking1.) Contact, impinging, striking -- (the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull")

    2.) Hit, hitting, striking -- (the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit")

    Striking - Close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings"
  • Interruption1.) Break, interruption, disruption, gap -- (an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account")

    2.) Interruption, break -- (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt")

    Interruption, Break1.) Interruption, break -- (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt")

    2.) Break, good luck, happy chance -- (an unexpected piece of good luck; "he finally got his big break")

    Break - An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"
  • Union1.) Union, labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood -- (an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; "you have to join the union in order to get a job")

    2.) Union, North -- (the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War); "he has visited every state in the Union"; "Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union"; "the North's superior resources turned the scale")

    Union - An organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; "you have to join the union in order to get a job"
  • News event1.) News event -- (a newsworthy event)

    News event - A newsworthy event
  • Flash1.) Flash -- (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)

    2.) Flash -- (a momentary brightness)

    Flash - A sudden intense burst of radiant energy
  • Juncture1.) Juncture, occasion -- (an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions")

    2.) Juncture, critical point, crossroads -- (a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point")

    Juncture, Occasion1.) Juncture, occasion -- (an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions")

    2.) Affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function -- (a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions")

    Occasion - An event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"
  • Outburst1.) Effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition -- (an unrestrained expression of emotion)

    2.) Outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")

    Outburst, Burst1.) Explosion, burst -- (the act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft")

    2.) Fusillade, salvo, volley, burst -- (rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise")

    Burst, Flare-up1.) Outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")

    1.) Flare up -- (ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down; "the fire flared up and died down once again")

    Flare-up - An unrestrained expression of emotion
  • Outbreak1.) Outbreak, eruption, irruption -- (a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities")

    Outbreak, Eruption1.) Volcanic eruption, eruption -- (the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material)

    2.) Eruption -- (symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible)

    Eruption, Irruption1.) Irruption -- (a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; "the recent irruption of bad manners")

    2.) Irruption -- (a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population)

    Irruption - A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"
  • Reverse1.) Reverse, contrary, opposite -- (a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true")

    2.) Reverse -- (the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed)

    Reverse, Reversal1.) Reversal -- (a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function")

    2.) Reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)

    Reversal, Setback1.) Reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)

    Setback, Blow1.) Blow -- (a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head")

    2.) Blow, bump -- (an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle")

    Blow, Black eye1.) Shiner, black eye, mouse -- (a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye)

    2.) Black eye -- (a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye")

    Black eye - A relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
  • Boom1.) Boom, roar, roaring, thunder -- (a deep prolonged loud noise)

    2.) Boom -- (a state of economic prosperity)

    Boom, Bonanza1.) Bonanza -- (an especially rich vein of precious ore)

    2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Bonanza, Gold rush1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    2.) Gold rush -- (a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field)

    Gold rush, Gravy1.) Gravy -- (basically the juices that drip from cooking meats)

    2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Gravy, Godsend1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Godsend, Manna from heaven1.) Miraculous food, manna, manna from heaven -- ((Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus)

    2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Manna from heaven, Windfall1.) Windfall -- (fruit that has fallen from the tree)

    2.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Windfall, Bunce1.) Boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce -- (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line")

    Bunce - A deep prolonged loud noise
  • Crash1.) Clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash -- (a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells")

    2.) Crash, wreck -- (a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane")

    Crash, Collapse1.) Collapse -- (an abrupt failure of function or health)

    2.) Collapse -- (a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in)

    Collapse - A loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"
  • Supervention1.) Supervention -- (a following on in addition)

    Supervention - A following on in addition

Meaning 6 of Example
exercise, example lesson
  • Exercise1.) Exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout -- (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit")

    2.) Use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise -- (the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers")

    Exercise, Example1.) Example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10")

    2.) Model, example -- (a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")

    Example - The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
  • Reading assignment1.) Reading assignment -- (the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher)

    Reading assignment - The reading of a passage assigned by the teacher
  • History lesson1.) History lesson -- (a less in the facts of history)

    History lesson - A less in the facts of history

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