e.g — for example (from Latin exempli gratia)
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for example (from Latin exempli gratia)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiː ˈdʒiː/
Korean meaning: 예를 들어
Korean pronunciation: 이**지**
Example Sentences
- I love action movies, e.g., ones where the hero survives 47 explosions without a scratch.
- Some animals are excellent at hiding, e.g., my cat when it's time for a bath.
- Academic writing requires proper citations, e.g., APA or MLA format.
e.g
ADVERB//ˌiː ˈdʒiː//
for example (from Latin exempli gratia)
a friendly teacher points to three different colorful fruits on her desk while explaining healthy foods to her students. She gestures first to an apple, then to a banana, and finally to an orange to show specific instances. The students nod with understanding as they see the concrete examples. Several children raise their hands excitedly, now grasping the concept through the clear demonstrations. someone providing specific examples to illustrate a broader idea
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Origin
From Latin 'exempli gratia' meaning 'for the sake of an example.' Medieval scholars used this phrase in academic writing to introduce examples, and it became abbreviated as 'e.g.' in modern usage.
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“I love action movies, e.g., ones where the hero survives 47 explosions without a scratch.”
“Some animals are excellent at hiding, e.g., my cat when it's time for a bath.”
“Academic writing requires proper citations, e.g., APA or MLA format.”
“Renewable energy sources, e.g., solar and wind power, are becoming more popular.”
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