i see it in crossword puzzles all the time
2007-01-24 16:40:04 · 8 answers · asked by luvmexico 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's the initials of the Latin phrase "id est", which means "that is".
So you use it when you want to say "in other words".
Here's how you use it:
"I want some good, old-fashioned conversation, in other words, intelligent, thoughtful discourse."
"I want some good, old-fashioned conversation, that is, intelligent, thoughtful discourse."
"I want some good, old-fashioned conversation, i.e., intelligent, thoughtful discourse."
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2007-01-24 17:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Martha E 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
example
2007-01-24 16:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in example
2007-01-24 16:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by Angelica G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is to say; in other words
It does not mean 'in example'.
It is latin for 'Id est (i.e.)' - That is to say.
2007-01-24 16:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by just me.. 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
in example.
2007-01-24 17:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by nukem_thebomb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
such as or meaning or examples
2007-01-24 16:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e. means "That is" or "In other words" or "Meaning:.."
I hope that helped.
2007-01-24 17:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by ..pAniC aTTacks.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a abbreviation for "that is".
2007-01-24 17:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by kimmy pletz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋