Examples

20 words

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   likepreposition / informal linker/laɪk/

   used informally to introduce examples or comparisons; common in speech but informal for academic writing

   “I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.”

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   for examplephrase (linker)/fə ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/

   used to introduce an example that supports or illustrates a point

   “Many students use public transport; for example, they take buses to school.”

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   such asphrase (linker)/sʌtʃ æz/

   used to introduce examples, usually followed directly by nouns or noun phrases

   “Many renewable resources, such as solar and wind power, are now cheaper.”

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   for instancephrase (linker)/fə ɪnˈstɑːns/

   used to introduce an example similar in meaning to 'for example'

   “Traffic congestion causes delays; for instance, buses often run late during rush hour.”

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   this can be seen inphrase/ðɪs kən biː siːn ɪn/

   used to point to evidence or an example that shows what has just been mentioned

   “The widening income gap is clear; this can be seen in rising housing prices in major cities.”

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   to illustratelinking phrase (infinitive)/tuː ˈɪləstreɪt/

   used to introduce an example that explains or clarifies a point

   “To illustrate, consider the case of small coastal towns facing erosion.”

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   to demonstrateverb phrase/tuː ˈdɛmənstreɪt/

   to show or prove something clearly, often by giving examples or evidence

   “Recent studies demonstrate a clear link between diet and health.”

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   in particularlinking phrase/ˌɪn pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

   used to single out one item or person from a group; 'specifically'

   “Many students struggle with exams, in particular those who study without planning.”

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   consider the case ofphrase/kənˈsɪdə ðə keɪs ɒv/

   used to ask the reader/listener to look at a particular example or situation

   “Consider the case of small towns that lose young people to big cities.”

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    e.g.abbreviation (linker)/iː ˈdʒiː/

    abbreviation of 'for example', used in writing to introduce examples (from Latin 'exempli gratia')

    “Many fruits are rich in vitamin C (e.g., oranges, strawberries, kiwi).”

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    especiallyadverb/ɪˈspeʃəli/

    used to single out one person, thing, or situation as more relevant or extreme than others

    “I enjoy all seasons, especially autumn when the weather is mild.”

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    a case in pointnoun phrase/ə keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/

    an example that clearly shows what you are talking about

    “Many companies failed to adapt to digital markets; a case in point is Blockbuster.”

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    this is exemplified byphrase/ðɪs ɪz ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪd baɪ/

    used to introduce an example that illustrates what has just been said

    “The social benefits of community centres are wide-ranging; this is exemplified by increased volunteer activity.”

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    as shown bydiscourse marker/æz ʃəʊn baɪ/

    used to point to specific evidence, data, or examples that support a statement

    “As shown by recent studies, air pollution has a clear effect on public health.”

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    this is evident inphrase/ðɪs ɪz ˈevɪdənt ɪn/

    Used to point to evidence or an example that shows what was just stated.

    “The success of urban recycling programmes is evident in the falling amount of landfill waste.”

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    an example of this islinking phrase/ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl əv ðɪs ɪz/

    used to introduce a specific example that illustrates the point just made

    “Many cities struggle with public transport; an example of this is the overcrowded buses in the suburbs.”

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    as an illustrationdiscourse marker/æz ən ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

    used when giving an example that clarifies or supports a point

    “To make the idea clearer, as an illustration I will describe a typical school in my hometown.”

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    for one thingphrase/fɔːr wʌn θɪŋ/

    used to introduce one reason or example among others

    “For one thing, studying abroad can be very expensive.”

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    includingpreposition/gerund (linker)/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

    used to show that something is part of a larger group; used before giving examples from a list

    “The price covers meals, including desserts and drinks.”

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    namelyadverb/phrase (linker)/ˈneɪmli/

    used to introduce specific details or to identify exactly what you mean

    “Three factors were important, namely cost, time and reliability.”