linking phrase · neutral
to give an example
UK/tə ɡɪv ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/US/tə ɡɪv ən ɪɡˈzæmpəl/to GIVE an ex·AM·ple
Phrase used to signal that you are about to present an example or examples.
Examples
“To give an example, many universities now offer online degrees.”
“To give an example, small shops often close if rent rises.”
“To give an example, consider how technology has changed communication.”
Band 8 sentence
“To give an example, many cities have implemented bike-sharing schemes to reduce congestion and pollution.”
Collocations
- To give an example, + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
To give example, many people commute daily.→To give an example, many people commute daily.
To give an example about pollution, cars are a cause.→To give an example of pollution, cars are a cause.
Say it for a higher band
5say→6as an example→7+to give an example
Synonyms
for example
Easily confused
for example
“For example, many people now work remotely.”
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