What's The Difference Between E.g And I.e.?


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Will Martin Profile
Will Martin answered
These two abbreviations are often confused as they look similar. It's much easier to remember the difference if you know what they mean.  Both terms are Latin. E.g. Stands for "exempli gratia" which means "example given" or, as we would say, "for example." You use it instead of giving a full list of things. For instance (or e.g.!) you might write, "You need to take up some sort of exercise, e.g. Aerobics." This indicates that aerobics is just one of several different types of exercise you might recommend.  On the other hand, i.e. Stands for "id est" meaning "that is." This term is used to specify exactly what you mean, i.e. To eliminate other examples. If a teacher (Mr Brown) tells a student, "Give the paper to your teacher, i.e. Me," he means: Give it to me, Mr Brown, and no other teacher.
Rammohan Jaladi Profile
Rammohan Jaladi answered
Don't get confuse of these.
If you know the abbreviations of them, then it is very ease to understand.
E.g.  --->  For Example 
I.e.,  --->  That is
            E.g. Is used when you are giving examples.
            I.e., is used when you are giving more information or explanation.

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