apology vs example

apology and example both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apology	Yes	No	No	No
example	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, example is a hypernym of apology; that is, example is a word with a broader meaning than apology:

Other hypernyms of apology include illustration, instance, representative.

apology (noun)	example (noun)
a poor example	a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly	something to be imitated
	a representative form or pattern
	punishment intended as a warning to others
	an occurrence of something