“I like fruit, i.e., apples and pears.”
Confusables Entry 152 / 1011 60-second read
e.g. vs. i.e.
For example versus that is.
The comparisoni
“I like fruit, e.g., apples and pears.”
The ruleii
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E.G.
Both are Latin abbreviations used in writing. People use 'i.e.' when they mean to give an example.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
E.G. = Example Given. I.E. = In Essence.