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thing used to show what something is like

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EN-UK/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/
EN-US/ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
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🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Можешь привести мне пример этого слова?

Can you give me an example of that word?

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Можешь привести мне пример этого правила?

Can you give me an example of that rule?

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exampleпример
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

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instance
a specific case or occurrence, often used as an example in formal writing
case
a particular situation or example, especially a legal, medical, or practical one
specimen
a sample of something, often used for scientific study, collecting, or identification
sample
a small part or piece used to show the quality or type of something
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🇬🇧en

a specific case or occurrence, often used as an example in formal writing

B2Often

In this instance, the rule does not apply.

🇬🇧en

a particular situation or example, especially a legal, medical, or practical one

A2Very Often

This case shows why the change was needed.

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🇬🇧en
specimen

a sample of something, often used for scientific study, collecting, or identification

B2Rarely

The lab examined a specimen of the plant.

🇬🇧en

a small part or piece used to show the quality or type of something

A2Very Often

The store gave me a sample of the new perfume.

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/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/

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/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/, /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

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thing used to show what something is like

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Can you give me an example of that word? Translation: Можешь привести мне пример этого слова?

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