Question: what is the difference between the i.e. and e.g?
Answer: I.e.–What's the Difference? E.g. stands for exempli gratia and means “for example.” I.e. is the abbreviation for id est and means “in other words.” Remember that E is for example (e.g.) and that I and E are the first letters of in essence, an alternative English translation of i.e. ...