The term EG, -LY or -NESS is a SUFFIX that can be added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For EXAMPLE, adding -ly to the word 'QUICK' changes it to 'QUICKLY', which means in a speedy manner. Adding -NESS to the word 'HAPPY' changes it to 'HAPPINESS', which means a state of being content and joyful. Finally, adding eg to the word 'EXAMPLE' changes it to 'e.g.', which is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase 'exempli gratia' meaning 'for EXAMPLE'.