Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
A lesson taught (especially to young children) using a familiar or unusual object as a focus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An example from real life that explains a principle or teaches a lesson.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Anything used as an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behavior, as exemplified by the fates of those who followed that course.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
punishment intended as a warning to others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: example, deterrent example, lesson
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Broader terms: admonition, monition, warning, word of advice
History
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Across languages
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