E.g. stands for exempli gratia and means “for example.” I.e. is the abbreviation for id est and means “in other words.” Remember that E is for example (e.g.) and that I and E are the first letters of in essence, an alternative English translation of i.e
Introduction
Both the Latin abbreviations i.e. and e.g. are used. Exempli gratia, or "for example," is the meaning of the symbol "e." I.e. stands for "in other words" and is the acronym for "id est." Keep in mind that I and E are the first letters of in essence, an alternative English translation of i.e., and that E is for example (e.g.).
e.g., what does that mean?
Once more, exempli gratia, a Latin expression that translates to "for the sake of example," is abbreviated as "e.g." You use it, as you would have guessed, to give one or more examples. Not every possibility needs to be listed; e.g. is used to introduce a few instances, not a comprehensive list.
She has visited many places. For e.g.: Canada, India, France
I.e., what does that mean?
Many people mistake this statement for the word "e.g.," but it has nothing to do with giving examples. The Latin word id est, which means "that is to say" or "in other words," is the source of the English abbreviation i.e. Here's a tip for keeping this in mind: connect the I of i.e. with the I of "to put it another way." Consider the I and E as standing in for "in essence" as an alternative.
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