e.g.

abbreviation
UK: /ˌiːˈdʒiː/
US: /ˌiːˈdʒiː/

  1. Used before one or more examples that explain a statement.

    1. Bring items for show and tell, e.g., a toy or a book.
    2. The office provides necessary supplies, e.g., paper, pens, and folders.

Synonyms

such as like

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "e.g." is /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ in British English and /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "e.g.": such as, like.

Example usage of "e.g.": "Bring items for show and tell, e.g., a toy or a book.". More examples on the page.