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What is the difference between the abbreviation i.e., and e.g.

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i.e. is restating something and e.g is newly stating something
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I.e. is used to restate something said previously in order to clarify its meaning. It means 'that is'. E.g. is used before an item or list of items that serve as examples for the previous statement. It means, 'for example'.

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