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gem

The correct spelling is gem.

How to pronounce gem

/d͡ʒɛm/
noun

IPA: /d͡ʒɛm/

Say it like: Jem

The correct spelling is gem. A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine. For example: "She's an absolute gem."

Usage Examples

She's an absolute gem.

a gem of wit

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
  2. 2.Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
  3. 3.Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or an epigram.
  4. 4.A gemma or leaf-bud.
  5. 5.A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata.

verb

  1. 1.To adorn with, or as if with, gems.

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