What does ie mean in english?

"Ie" stands for "that is" or "in other words". It is used to introduce an explanation or clarification of something that was just stated.

Here are some examples:

* "I love to eat fruit, ie, apples, bananas, and strawberries."

* "He is a great musician, ie, he can play several instruments."

* "The project is due next week, ie, on Friday."

Note: "Ie" is often used interchangeably with "eg" (which stands for "for example"). However, "ie" provides a direct explanation or rephrasing, while "eg" offers specific examples.