What is i.e. ? and what is e.g.?

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kynguyen

#36689 Fri, 09 Jul 04 07:25 PM

Hello,
Can someone tell me what each of them means?

Thanks,
ky

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Elena

#36694 Fri, 09 Jul 04 08:24 PM

e.g. = "exemplum gratia" (Latin) = for example
i.e. = "id est" (Latin) = that's it/in other words

You're welcome.

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Enjoying my English study

kynguyen

#36699 Fri, 09 Jul 04 09:35 PM

Thanks Elena!

Anonymous

#515024 Sat, 17 May 08 11:47 PM

Hi Ky,

All I know is i.e. is, that is, and e.g. is for example