I.E. vs E.G.: What's the Difference?

Learn how to use i.e. and e.g. correctly with clear explanations and examples in our video.

E.G. (Exempli Gratia) means "for example". It's used to provide examples. Example sentence: "I know a lot of coding languages, e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript.".

I.E. (Id Est) means "in other words". It's used to clarify or restate something in a different way. Example sentence: "The country experienced population growth due to natural increase (i.e., had more births than deaths)".

By mastering i.e. and e.g., you'll be able to communicate your ideas more effectively in writing. Watch the video to understand the difference between these abbreviations and start using them correctly in your English writing.