Master confusing words with ease
E.g. vs. I.e.
E.g.
Examples:
Many fruits, e.g., bananas, are rich in potassium.Several animals, e.g., elephants, have remarkable memory.Some words, e.g., "ephemeral," are tricky to spell.
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This word has no antonymsI.e.
Examples:
She only told half the story, i.e., the part that favored her.The event is canceled, i.e., won't happen this year.The temperature was below freezing, i.e., -32°F.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- E.g. starts with E and relates to examples, which both begin with the same letter.
- I.e. is derived from the Latin phrase id est, meaning that is. Easy to remember since i.e. and id est share the same initial.
- Use e.g. when you want to give one or more examples.
- Use i.e. when you want to clarify or restate something to make it more specific.
- Think of e.g. as for example (exampli gratia) and i.e. as in essence or in other words.
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