How do you pronounce ie?

ie is pronounced as /ˌaɪˈiː/.

ℹ️ie

abbreviation

/ˌaɪˈiː/

idyllic if

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example Sentences

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

Synonyms

that is, namely, specifically, in other words

Antonyms

etc, for example

Collocations

i.e. meaning, i.e. used, i.e. example

More Example Sentences

Don’t tell me stories.

I like thriller movies.

I don't like horror movies.

My hobbies are reading books.

My favorite subject is Science.

I have to take care of patients.

I'm responsible for 30 patients.

My hobbies are listening to music.

I'm responsible for several clients.

My hobbies are playing computer games.

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