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e.g.

e.g.

1.1
To give one or more examples of something just mentioned
  • adverb
  • /iː ˈdʒiː/
translation icon : por ejemplo
  • Certain fruits, e.g., apples and oranges, are good sources of vitamins.

Examples

  • You should eat more fruits, e.g. apples and bananas.

  • Many countries, e.g. Japan and South Korea, are known for their technology.

  • Certain fruits, e.g., apples and oranges, are good sources of vitamins.

  • Some European countries, e.g., France and Italy, have strict food regulations.

  • There are many ways to solve the problem, e.g., using a calculator or computer.

  • Some European countries, e.g., France and Italy, have strict food regulations.

  • There are many ways to solve the problem, e.g., using a calculator or computer.

Synonyms

for example
vse.g.
∞ 1.0

To give an example that helps explain a point

refers to one or more items rather than only a single one
for instance
vse.g.
666 1.5

To give an example that shows what you mean

allows more than one item rather than only a single specific one

Surface Forms

e.g. positive
eg positive
e.g positive

Etymology

E.g. comes from the Latin phrase exempli gratia, which means 'for the sake of example'. Think of the English word example — e.g. is just a short way to say 'for example', and we use it when we give one or more examples.