The abbreviations e.g. and i.e. often get used in place of each other, probably because many people aren’t clear on their actual meanings. Let me break it down for you: Use e.g. when you mean “for example.” Use i.e. when you mean “in other words.” To figure out which one to use, just replace the abbreviation with “for example” and “in … Continue reading E.g. vs. i.e.