e.g.
3 synonyms for e.g., grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Used before one or more examples of the thing just mentioned, meaning "for example".
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use e.g.
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
e.g. a
such as, e.g.
Suited to writing, especially notes, lists and brackets; in speech and in formal prose, "for example" reads better.
Etymology
An abbreviation of Latin exempli gratia, literally "for the sake of example".
Full origin of e.g. →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between e.g. and i.e.?
Use e.g. to introduce examples drawn from a wider set, and i.e. to restate or specify exactly what you mean. "Citrus fruit, e.g. limes" means limes are one example; "citrus fruit, i.e. limes" means limes are the only thing meant.
Do you put a comma after e.g.?
American style usually puts a comma after it, as in "e.g., limes"; British style usually does not. Whichever you choose, be consistent throughout a document.
Can you use e.g. and etc. together?
Better not. E.g. already signals that the list is only a sample, so adding etc. at the end repeats the same idea.
