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Examples and Explanation – English vocabulary

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8 English words with meanings: for example, for instance, such as, like, to illustrate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. for example /fɔ:r ɪɡ'zɑ:mpəl/ (phrase) — used to introduce an example
    Example: Many fruits, for example apples and bananas, are rich in vitamins.
    Synonyms: for instance, such as, like
  2. for instance /fɔ:r 'ɪnstəns/ (phrase) — for example
    Example: Some countries, for instance Japan, have very low crime rates.
    Synonyms: for example, such as, like
  3. such as /sʌtʃ æz/ (phrase) — like
    Example: You should eat more vegetables such as carrots and broccoli.
    Synonyms: for example, for instance, like
  4. like /laɪk/ (preposition) — like, for example
    Example: He enjoys extreme sports like surfing and bungee jumping.
    Synonyms: such as, for example, for instance
  5. to illustrate /tu: 'ɪləstreɪt/ (phrase) — to explain
    Example: To illustrate, we studied three cases from different cities.
    Synonyms: to demonstrate, for example, as an illustration
  6. as an example /æz æn ɪɡ'zæmpəl/ (phrase) — as one example
    Example: Take this project as an example of effective teamwork.
    Synonyms: for example, for instance, as a case
  7. namely /'neɪmli/ (adverb) — specifically
    Example: Three countries were visited, namely France, Germany, and Italy.
    Synonyms: that is, to be specific
  8. in particular /ɪn pə'tɪkjʊlər/ (phrase) — especially
    Example: I love tropical fruits, in particular mangoes.
    Synonyms: especially, particularly

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