Meaning of i.e. and e.g. i.e. (id est) meaning: in other words e.g. (exempli gratia) meaning: for example Did you know? i.e. Short for id est in Latin Meaning: In other words “I like citrus fruits, i.e., the juicy, edible fruits with leathery, aromatic rinds.” e.g. Short for exempli gratia in Latin Meaning: For example “I like citrus fruits, e.g., tangerines, lemons, and limes.”