Synonyms for

Eg

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Definition

Eg is a short form of the word 'egg'.

Synonyms & similar words

example including namely viz. like as particularly specifically specially

Synonyms by register

Formal

exemplar specimen instance illustration

Informal

like such as for example e.g.

Literary

token sample model

Antonyms

real actual factual verifiable concrete tangible

Common collocations

  • for example
  • such as
  • e.g.
  • as an example
  • a case in point
  • to give an example

Word family

noun example
verb exemplify
adjective exemplary
adverb எ.கா.

Usage note

Often used in academic or formal writing to introduce an illustration or instance of a point being made. It is an abbreviation of the Latin 'exempli gratia'.

Example sentences

  1. Eg, I like to play sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis.
  2. I have many hobbies, e.g., reading, painting, and dancing.
  3. I have a lot of friends, e.g., John, Lisa, and Peter.
  4. My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges, e.g., I eat them every day.
  5. I like to travel to many countries, e.g., France, Italy, and Japan.

Quotes

  • Eggs are the symbol of hope for the future.
  • Egg on your face is the worst kind of egg.
  • The egg is a symbol of birth and resurrection.

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