e.g.

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "e.g." is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to introduce examples that clarify or illustrate a statement. Example: "You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples, bananas, and oranges."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

11 human-written examples

The value of vehicles is also included within this category Net financial wealth: this includes money saved in formal financial assets, e.g. savings accounts, current accounts, ISAs and stocks and shares.

The Guardian

It also includes money saved informally, e.g cash stashed in a drawer and in children's assets.

The Guardian

Do you collaborate with other groups e.g. youth or women's organisations?

The Guardian

To return to Stiglitz he points out thatThose making real decisions, e.g. about how much to invest in a steel mill, are clearly unlikely to be affected by these variations in prices within a nanosecond.

The Economist

While the message usually said "OOO" ICBMs or SLBMs had been launched, some of the zeroes were erroneously filled in with a 2, e.g. 002 or 200, so the message indicated that 2, then 200 SLBMs were on their way.

The Economist

A 2010 UN report claims that demand for music and other "creative industry" products has remained stable during the global recession, and global exports of creative goods and services, e.g. music, more than doubled between 2002 and 2008.

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

49 human-written examples

The website or its IP address (e.g. 216.27.61.137) might be written on the router itself.

The Guardian - Tech

Source (e.g., professional media, social media, official public records) of material for delisted URLs by % and nation of origin (with top 5-10 sofrces of URLs in each category).

The Guardian - Tech

Categories of RTBF requests/requesters that are accepted or presumptively accepted (e.g., health information, address or telephone number, intimate information, information older than a certain time) and how those categories are defined and assessed.

The Guardian - Tech

Coming out during an interview (e.g. if applying for accompanied status, where you would like your partner to come with you) triggers too many questions about homosexuality in the country where you are planning to go and how you would cope with that.

The Guardian

In other cases, off-topic relates to the general subject area of a particular series or section (e.g. the media blog).

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "e.g." to provide non-exhaustive examples that clarify a point. It indicates "for example" and should be followed by specific instances.

Common error

Don't confuse "e.g." (for example) with "i.e." (that is). "E.g." introduces examples, while "i.e." provides clarification or a restatement.

Linguistic Context

The abbreviation "e.g." functions as an introductory phrase to provide examples. As Ludwig AI indicates, it is used to clarify or illustrate a statement. Examples include "money saved in formal financial assets, e.g. savings accounts" and "creative goods and services, e.g. music."

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Formal & Business

30%

Science

30%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The abbreviation "e.g.", short for "exempli gratia", is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase to introduce examples. Ludwig AI confirms its acceptability in written English. While it is derived from Latin, its use is quite broad across various contexts including news, business, and scientific writing. The abbreviation helps clarify statements by providing specific instances. Remember to distinguish it from "i.e.", which means "that is". Alternatives such as "for example" or "such as" can be used based on the desired level of formality.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

For example

This is the expanded form of "e.g.", providing a more formal alternative.

For instance

Synonymous with "for example" but might fit better in some sentences.

Such as

This phrase introduces examples, similar to "e.g.", but is less formal.

As an example

A more descriptive alternative to "e.g.".

Like

A more casual way to introduce examples.

Including

This specifies that the listed items are part of a larger group.

To name a few

Implies that the listed items are not exhaustive.

In particular

Highlights specific examples for emphasis.

Namely

Used to specify or identify something more precisely.

To illustrate

Introduces an example to help clarify a point.

FAQs

What does "e.g." stand for?

"E.g." is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia", which means "for example".

When should I use "e.g." in my writing?

Use "e.g." when you want to provide examples to clarify a point, but the list is not exhaustive. For instance, "You should eat more fruits, "such as" apples, bananas, and oranges".

Is it necessary to put a comma after "e.g."?

Yes, it is generally recommended to put a comma after "e.g.". For example, "You should bring essential items, "for example", a toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo".

What are some alternatives to using "e.g." in a sentence?

You can use alternatives "like" "for example", "such as", or "including" depending on the context.