Example против Sample

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Example

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A1 noun

Sample

Топ 1000 (очень частое) B1 noun

	Example	Sample
Произношение	🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmpl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/
Значение	A sample or model of something to show how it works.	A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
Пример	Please follow this example to complete your assignment.	He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
Регистр	Нейтральное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 1000 (очень частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFR	A1	B1
Часть речи	noun	noun
Сочетания	characteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, characteristic, classic, prime, give somebody, offer, provide (somebody with), demonstrate something, highlight something, illustrate something, for example, in an/​the example, example of, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebody, good, great, inspiring, set, show, follow, by example, example to, make an example of somebody	large, small, total, draw, select, comprise something, consist of something, size, survey, group, sample from, sample of, blood, faecal/​fecal, serum, collect, obtain, take, contain, show, sample of, free, book, sample of
Антонимы	counterexample, exception	whole, entirety
Частые ошибки	Confused with 'exemplary', which means perfect or model., Using 'example' in plural without 'examples' when talking about multiple cases., Mispronouncing it as 'egg-zample' instead of 'ig-zample'.	Confusing 'sample' with 'exemplar' - they have different meanings., Using 'sampled' incorrectly as a verb form in past tense., Mixing up 'sample' as a noun and a verb.
Заметки по употреблению	Use 'example' when illustrating a point or providing a representation. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid in very casual situations where simpler words may be more appropriate.	Used in scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences.

Частые вопросы: Example против Sample

В чём разница между Example и Sample?

Example: A sample or model of something to show how it works. Sample: A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.

Что сложнее: Example и Sample?

Sample имеет самый высокий уровень, B1, по шкале CEFR.

У Example и Sample одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Example: A1, Sample: B1 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Example и Sample?

Example: noun, Sample: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Example: Please follow this example to complete your assignment. Sample: He provided a sample of the product for us to test.

Можно ли использовать Example и Sample взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Example и Sample близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.