e.g.

1 of 2

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for example

various herbs, e.g., basil, thyme, and cilantro

packing necessary supplies (e.g., food, tools, and medicine)

Eg

2 of 2

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Egypt; Egyptian

Examples of e.g. in a Sentence

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products imported from many countries, e.g., France, Germany, and Japan

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Etymology

Abbreviation (1)

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i.e. vs. e.g.

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