English

Adverb

for example ‎(not comparable)

1. (conjunctive) As an example.

   The book has quite a few plot holes. For example, it's never explained why the main character came to town.

Usage notes

• Often written with the Latin initialism e.g. (exempli gratiā), sometimes with the initialism f.e.^[1] or f.ex.

Synonyms

• (as an example): for instance, e.g./eg, such as; (informal): like

Translations

References

1. ↑ "f.e." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (April 18, 2010).