by way of example

prepositional phrase

As an example.

“Near-synonyms: case in point, e.g., eg, for example; see also Thesaurus:for example”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. As an example.

    Near-synonyms: case in point, e.g., eg, for example; see also Thesaurus:for example

    Synonyms: case in point, e.g., eg, for example

  2. Illustrating a point with a specific instance.

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseAs an example.

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Chicago

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