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  1. american english - For example VS for an example - English …

    It's likely that "for example" is the correct phrase in this case, and is a widely used idiom in English, but it depends on what you want to say. If you want to provide an example right then …

  2. “Example of” or “example on”? - English Language Learners Stack ...

    What would be the best way to write this sentence: This is an example for Steven on how the address would be shown in the popup. This is an example for Steven of how the address …

  3. meaning in context - "Example for" vs. "Example of" - English …

    " Example of " is used when describing the category or concept being illustrated by the example. "Beer is an example of an alcoholic beverage" means that beer is one alcoholic beverage out …

  4. phrase usage - Can we use "for example" when we want to give …

    It seems to me that when you want to give more than one example, you should not use the phrase for example. But I saw a sentence from my dictionary: Many countries, for example Mexico …

  5. meaning - What does "by example" mean in this sentence?

    What does "by example" mean in this sentence? Ask Question Asked 10 years, 5 months ago Modified 10 years, 5 months ago

  6. What does "Re:" in a business letter mean?

    Nov 17, 2013 · Wiktionary lists re as a preposition that means “About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters and documents”, while OED1 (1914) says: Re sb² [Ablative of L. res …

  7. Use of "Thru" in business letters - English Language Learners Stack ...

    Mar 2, 2015 · In the OP's example, the letter would go through BULBUL R. TORRES to keep this person informed before being directed to the addressee. PREPOSITION B2 If you do …

  8. For "another" example - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 16, 2020 · In formal writing, if I have 2 examples to depict what I said earlier, can I start writing a sentence using 'for another example' form after explaining my first example using 'for …

  9. phrase usage - Can we use 'such as for example'? - English …

    Sep 13, 2017 · Is it possible to use ' such as.. ' and 'for example, ' in a sentence like this: "Device and method for cleaning containers such as for example agricultural crates" Can we use ' such …

  10. collocations - Can you "do" an example or you "make" one?

    May 18, 2025 · 4 To do an example would typically be understood as meaning “to work through or solve an example [that had been created by someone else].” By contrast, inventing a new …