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jordan
2019-07-12 22:14

When to use IE or EG?

Oddly enough, it has taken me until today to realise when to use I.E or E.G when trying to give an example!

Originally, I thought that they meant exactly the same thing, but it turns out they have slight differences which means that their application in a sentence is slightly different.

I.E is an abbreviation for 'id est', and essentially means 'in other words', whereas E.G is short for Exempli gratia', meaning example given.

Turns out I was using I.e as a substitute for E.G, although typically that wouldn't actually be correct Laughing out loud

Are there any words or abbreviations that you realised you were using incorrectly?

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Evelina
2019-07-13 13:02
#1

Good to know! I feel like I have looked this up before but it is easy to forget since I don't use it often.

Tammie
2019-07-16 21:58
#2

I didn’t even know know about E.G. only I.e.

Happy creating!

Tammie

Host of Paints and Crafts

jordan
2019-07-17 22:30
#3

Maybe I argue too often then Laughing out loud I find myself using it to give an example of something far too many times than I am willing to admit!

Niklas
2019-09-09 14:21
#4

I try to limit my use of abbreviations, for obvious resons. 😀


Best regards, Niklas 🎈

Leia
2019-09-09 16:53
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#5

This reminded me of a post I saw on reddit… Laughing out loud

All the best, Leia

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jordan
2019-09-09 18:37
#6

#5 Oh dear Laughing out loud

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