Give an example means to describe a specific case that makes an idea clearer. Teachers, interviewers and speaking examiners ask for it: Can you give me an example? What the example illustrates follows of: an example of good teamwork.
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give an example (of + noun); give someone an example; give examples
- Could you give an example of a word that changes its meaning in different contexts?
- In the interview, I gave an example of a project I had managed on my own.
- The teacher gave us two examples before we started the exercise.
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Bring can seem possible, as if you were bringing an example into the conversation. But bring means to carry something physically. You don't carry an example in speech or writing; you give it: give an example.
Showing others how to behave through your own actions is set an example: Parents should set a good example for their children. Give an example explains an idea with a specific case; set an example shows others how to act.
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In your essay, ___ an example from your own experience to support your opinion.
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give — In an essay, you give an example in words, so the answer is give. Native speakers don't say bring an example: bring means to carry an object.
Imagine a job interview. Give an example of a task you solved and say what the result was.
Let me give an example: last year I reorganised our team's schedule, and we cut overtime by half.
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