ウェブ2022年9月27日 · The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'. For example, the different ways to use them in a sentence. What to Know. I.e. means “that is,” as in “She’s a Hoosier, i.e., she’s from Indiana.”. E.g. means “for example,” as in “She roots for the local teams, e.g., the Pacers and the Colts.”.