Hyphenation of Example

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Example? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

Ex-am-ple

Definitions of Example:

1.
An item of information that is typical of a class or group
This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome There is an example on page 10
2.
A representative form or pattern
I profited from his example
3.
Something to be imitated
An exemplar of success A model of clarity He is the very model of a modern major general
4.
Punishment intended as a warning to others
They decided to make an example of him
5.
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
6.
A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

Synonyms of Example:

noun illustration, instance, representative, information
noun model, representation, mental representation, internal representation
noun exemplar, model, good example, ideal
noundeterrent example, lesson, object lesson, admonition, monition, warning, word of advice
noun case, instance, happening, occurrence, natural event
noun exercise, lesson

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