eg

/ɛdʒ/ /ɛɡ/

Definitions

1. conjunction

an abbreviation for ‘for example’ used to introduce a supporting example or instance, especially in lists or series of examples.

“The company offers various plans, eg, basic, premium, and enterprise.”

2. noun

the letter E and G.

“The word ‘eg’ is composed of the letters E and G.”

3. interjection

an expression used to indicate that something is an example.

“I’ve tried a lot of restaurants in this city, eg, and I must say that this one is the best.”

Synonyms

  • for example
  • such as

Antonyms

  • nevertheless
  • on the other hand