gem

Meanings

• noun

  A small, precious stone that is typically faceted and used in jewelry.

  - "She wore a necklace with a large emerald gem."
  - "The ring on his finger was a family heirloom with a precious ruby gem."

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Pronunciation

1. /d͡ʒɛm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762946"

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Synonyms

gemstone , jewel , precious stone , begem

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gem
gemstone , helmet , jewel , seem , dream

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Variants

List of all variants of gem that leads to same result
gem , gems , gemmed , gemming , GEM

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'gemme' meaning 'gem, jewel'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest diamond ever found, the Cullinan Diamond, weighed over 3,100 carats.

2. The rarest gemstone in the world is the Painite, which was first discovered in Myanmar in 1957.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jewelry: Gems are often used in jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets.

2. Mining: Gems are often found through mining and extraction processes.

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Culture

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Gems have been used for adornment and as symbols of wealth and status throughout history. They have been featured in literature, art, and music, and are often associated with various myths and legends.

How to Memorize "gem"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, shiny stone that is often used in jewelry.
   - Imagine a faceted gemstone that catches the light and reflects it in many directions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gem' with the idea of something precious and valuable.
   - Think of the word 'jewel' and the image of a gemstone in a piece of jewelry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Gems' to remember the definition: 'G' for 'gemstone', 'E' for 'precious', 'M' for 'used in jewelry'.

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