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IE
1-ie
2- The noun-forming suffix -ie, originally the Scottish spelling of -y 2, first appears about 1400 in pet names and has spread into general usage. It is used to form words that are usually informal ( birdie, doggie ), and to form endearing or familiar names ( Millie, Susie ) or familiar diminutives ( sweetie ).
i.e.
3[ ahy-ee ]
abbreviation for
- that is; that is to say; in other words:
They spent their last day at camp enjoying their two favorite activities, i.e., swimming and ziplining.
Our writers do a lot of research to avoid anachronisms—i.e., those errors that confuse the times of our stories with later times in history.
I.E.
4abbreviation for
- Indo-European.
- Industrial Engineer.
IE
1abbreviation for
- Indo-European (languages)
-ie
2suffix forming nouns
- a variant of -y 2
i.e.
3abbreviation for
- id est
ie
4the internet domain name for
- Ireland
i.e.
- An abbreviation for id est , a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eight hours a day.” ( Compare e.g. )
Word History and Origins
Origin of IE1
Word History and Origins
Origin of IE1
Example Sentences
In particular, it cited a "sponsorship agreement" involving tourism group Globalia and a foundation she ran in 2020 called IE Africa Center.
The only competition left for the Braves and Monarchs is for players from the IE Ducks and OC Buckeyes, premier youth teams.
“It’s very frustrating as a candidate to not be able to control the message put out there by these IE committees,” he said.
“It’s very frustrating as a candidate to not be able to control the message put out there by these IE committees.”
“To be unequivocal: no Murray campaign staffer or Senate staffer had any discussions with an Independent Expenditure operation to solicit or direct any IE funds whatsoever,” the spokesperson, Amir Avin, said in an emailed statement.
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Related Words
i.e. Vs. e.g.
What’s the difference between i.e. and e.g.?
The abbreviation i.e. essentially means that is or in other words—you say it before rephrasing what you’ve just said, often to put it in simpler terms. The abbreviation e.g. essentially means for example—you say it before providing an example of the thing you’ve just mentioned.
Both are abbreviations of Latin phrases: i.e. stands for the Latin id est (which literally means “that is”); e.g. stands for exemplī grātiā (which literally means “for the sake of example”). Both are pronounced by saying the two individual letters in the term.
Both are commonly used in writing, but i.e. is much more commonly used in speech—most people don’t often say e.g. when speaking (probably because the phrase for example is so common and well understood).
Sometimes, people use them in overlapping ways, but this is technically incorrect, since i.e. is meant to indicate a rephrasing, while e.g. is meant to signal that a specific example is going to be given. Of course, both of these things involve an attempt to make what has just been said a little clearer (by clarifying or specifying), so it can be hard to remember when each one is appropriate.
To help remember when to use each one, think of the i in i.e. as standing for in other words. Think of the e in e.g. as standing for example (which it pretty much does).
Here’s an example of i.e. and e.g. used correctly in the same sentence.
Example: The second sewing lesson (i.e., the one starting next week) will cover several different skills (e.g., sewing on a button and sewing a seam).
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between i.e. and e.g.
Quiz yourself on i.e. vs. e.g.!
Should i.e. or e.g. be used in the following sentence?
Many birds are dimorphic, ____, the males and females of a species have different appearances.
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