i.e. – English Flashcard for i.e. with Synonyms

i.e.

i.e. (adv) /ˌaɪˈiː/

used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning:

I.e. is an abbreviation for id est and means “that is to say” or “in other words”. We use it when we want to give a more precise description of the things mentioned before.

Have you ever talked with a nonagenarian who utters many tired clichés, i.e. the phrases which are not original and have been used so much?

An effective method of mastering vocabulary is to learn them in context, i.e. implementing and using them in a sentence.

The hotel is closed during low season, i.e. from October to March. The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower.

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