Meaning & use
i.e.
An abbreviation of the Latin 'id est,' meaning 'that is,' used to clarify or restate a point.
See it in a sentence
Bring warm clothing, i.e., a coat, gloves, and a hat, for the mountain trip.
The store is open on weekdays only, i.e., not on Saturday or Sunday.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse 'i.e.' with 'e.g.'; i.e. restates or clarifies, while e.g. introduces examples from a larger list.
Words with a similar meaning
that isnamely
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