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. means for example, so you use it to give examples.
- i.e. means that is or in other words, to explain or clarify something.
- Remember e.g. as example given and i.e. as in essence.
- Use e.g. when you want to list items or provide examples.
- Use i.e. to rephrase or clarify a statement, not to provide a list.
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