i.e.
i.e.
I i Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˌaɪˈiː/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˌaɪˈiː/
Definitions of i.e. word
- adverb i.e. id est: that is 1
- noun i.e. i.e. is used to introduce a word or sentence which makes what you have just said clearer or gives details. 0
- domain name i.e. Ireland 0
- abbreviation I.E. Indo-European (languages) 0
- abbreviation I.E. id est 0
- noun i.e. Indo-European 0
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Parts of speech for I.e.
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i.e. popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for i.e.
abb i.e.
- namely — that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit: an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.
- in other words — that is to say
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
- particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
- specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
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