I.E. vs E.G. : What’s the Difference between E.g. vs I.e.? (with Useful Examples)

I.E. vs E.G. If you are wondering what’s the difference between these two abbreviations and how to use them correctly, please check the lesson below!

I.E. vs E.G.

• E.g. is used to give one or more possible examples. It’s a signal that you’re seeing one or a few of multiple possibilities.
• I.e., on the other hand, clarifies; you are providing more precise information.

Using I.E.

I.e.’s Latin origin is the phrase id est, which translates to English as “that is to say” or “in other words.”

Remember that i.e. means “that is” or “in essence” or “in other words,” so, when we use it, we are going further in depth on something that was previously mentioned. We are elaborating on a topic. For example,

• The hotel is closed during low season, i.e. from October to March.

In this sentence, I am elaborating and bringing more clarification to the low season of the hotel.(from October to March)

Examples

• Please inform us of your travel plans, i.e. arrival time, carrier, etc.
• The film is only open to adults, i.e. people over 18.
• There was no mention of Nigel’s final destination, i.e. the compost heap.
• He possesses one form of statutory control, i.e. unreasonableness.
• The width of the comfort zone can then be taken as 4 degrees, i.e., from-2 to.

Using E.G.

E.g. is short for exempli gratia, a Latin phrase that means “for the sake of example.”

E.g. means “for example,” so, when we use this, we are introducing specific examples to our sentence. For instance:

• I like citrus fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruits).
• Vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, radishes) are good for you.

In these two examples, I am providing specific examples of the fruits I like and the vegetables that are good for you.

Examples:

• They keep animals, e.g. goats and cattle.
• Does the patient receive any services, e.g. district nurse; home help.
• The names of political parties are always capitalized, e.g. the Green Party
• You should eat more food that contains a lot of fibre, e.g. fruit, vegetables and bread.
• This can often be balanced by temporary exposure of skin, e.g. lowering an anorak hood or removing one or both gloves.

Note:

• Put periods after each letter to indicate that they are abbreviations.
• Place a comma after the abbreviation.
• Do not italicize the abbreviations.
• Keep your formatting in mind for your audience.

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How to use I.E. vs E.G.