samedi 3 mai 2014

Notes on usage: Example

Case  -  Instance  -  Specimen  -  Illustration

 

These are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.

 

Example something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set: Can you give me an example of what you mean?
Case a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing: In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
Instance (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type: The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
Specimen an example of sth, especially an animal or plant: The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
Illustration (rather formal) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about sth: The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.

 

EXAMPLE OR ILLUSTRATION?
An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth.

 

PATTERNS
*a(n) example/case/instance/specimen/illustration of sth
*in a particular case/instance
*for example/instance

 

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See also:

Common Phrasal Verbs Irregular Verbs List
Common Sentences Errors Frequently confused words
Common Clichés Thematic list of Idioms
Common misspellings Phrasal Verbs Particles list
Common Preposition Lista de Términos Gramaticales

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