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What is eg and ie

The Latin abbreviations e.g. and i.e. are commonly used in English, and nearly as commonly mixed up. If this sounds like you, i.e., you are never sure whether to use e.g. or i.e., read through this lesson to learn the difference.

e.g.

stands for exempli gratia, which means “for example.” Use e.g. to introduce one or more possibilities among many.

i.e.

i.e. stands for id est which means “hat is.” Use i.e. when what you are introducing is equivalent to or an explanation of what comes before it in the sentence.

NB:-

e.g. and i.e. are both Latin abbreviations. Both introduce additional information, but e.g. offers an example while i.e. explains or rewords. If you can replace the abbreviation with "for example," use e.g. If you can replace it with "in other words" or "that is," use i.e.