Difference Between I.e And E.g
I.e. and e.g. are both Latin abbreviations.
| 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) |