follow+as+an+example

  • 11example — noun (C) 1 for example used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument: Many countries, for example, Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes. | Look at John, for example,… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12example — n. 1) to cite, give, provide an example 2) to set an example for 3) to make an example of 4) to follow smb. s example 5) a classic; concrete; extreme; glaring, striking; illustrative; impressive; prime, shining; typical example 6) (misc.) to lead …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 13example — ex|am|ple W1S1 [ıgˈza:mpəl US ıgˈzæm ] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin exemplum, from eximere to take out ] 1.) a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14example — ex|am|ple [ ıg zæmpl ] noun count *** 1. ) something that you mention in order to show the type of thing you are talking about and to help explain what you mean: Many sports are still dominated by men football is an obvious example. example of:… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 15example */*/*/ — UK [ɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l] / US [ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l] noun [countable] Word forms example : singular example plural examples 1) something that you mention in order to show the type of thing that you are talking about and to help to explain what you mean Many… …

    English dictionary

  • 16follow in one's footsteps — also[follow in one s tracks] {v. phr.} To follow someone s example; follow someone exactly, * /He followed in his father s footsteps and became a doctor./ Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 17follow in one's footsteps — also[follow in one s tracks] {v. phr.} To follow someone s example; follow someone exactly, * /He followed in his father s footsteps and became a doctor./ Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 18follow\ in\ one's\ footsteps — v. phr. To follow someone s example; follow someone exactly, He followed in his father s footsteps and became a doctor. Compare: like father, like son …

    Словарь американских идиом

  • 19follow\ in\ one's\ tracks — v. phr. To follow someone s example; follow someone exactly, He followed in his father s footsteps and became a doctor. Compare: like father, like son …

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  • 20follow\ suit — v. phr. 1. To play a card of the same color and kind that another player has put down. When diamonds were led, I had to follow suit. 2. To do as someone else has done; follow someone s example. When the others went swimming, I followed suit …

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