When Should I Use “i.e.” vs. “e.g.”?
The abbreviations "i.e." and "e.g." come from Latin, but they remain widely used in the English language. Despite their prevalence, a lot of folks don’t know how to use them correctly or use them interchangeably. In truth, "i.e." and "e.g." have their own unique meanings. Thankfully, it’s easy to tell
them apart so long as you know a little about their etymological roots. The abbreviation "i.e." comes from the Latin id est, meaning "in other words." The abbreviation "e.g.," on the other hand, stands for the Latin exempli gratia, which roughly translates to "for instance." In practice, you should use...
