pacemaker vs example

pacemaker and example both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of pacemaker include exemplar, good example, model.

pacemaker (noun)	example (noun)
a horse used to set the pace in racing	a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat	something to be imitated
a leading instance in its field	a representative form or pattern
	punishment intended as a warning to others
	an occurrence of something