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I.e. and e.g. are both Latin abbreviations.
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I.e|E.g
I.e. is the abbreviation for ''id est'' and means “in other words.”| E.g. stands for ''exempli gratia'' and means “for example” or "example given."
The abbreviation i.e. is used to restate an idea more clearly or offer more information. |The abbreviation e.g. is used to provide an example.
It happened in January, i.e., three months ago. (i.e. = in other words)|Abhishek was the school champion of many activities (e.g., chess, badminton, 110m hurdles, and high jump). (e.g. = for example)
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