e.g.

1 of 2

abbreviation (1)

for example

Eg

2 of 2

abbreviation (2)

Egypt; Egyptian

Examples of e.g. in a Sentence

Abbreviation (1) products imported from many countries, e.g., France, Germany, and Japan

Word History

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Abbreviation (1)

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Dictionary Entries Near e.g.

Eg

e.g.

egad

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“E.g..” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e.g.. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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