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Gram

Noun / græm / Another word for gram — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used for measuring very light objects.

Synonyms & similar words

gram gm gramme g hanscjgram measure kilogram ounce pound tonne carat drachm dram grain scruple avoir. avoirdupois minim

Common collocations

  • gram of
  • one gram
  • milligram
  • kilogram
  • microgram
  • a gram
  • per gram

Word family

noun gram

Usage note

Gram is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is often used in scientific contexts and for measuring small quantities of substances.

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Example sentences

  1. The recipe called for 50 grams of sugar.
  2. The scale showed his weight in kilograms and grams.
  3. A paperclip weighs about one gram.
  4. A small rock might weigh a few grams.
  5. The baby weighed 3.5 kilograms, or 3500 grams, at birth.

Quotes

  • A gram of experience is worth a ton of theory. -Robert Brown
  • A gramme of experience is worth a tonne of theory. -James Clerk Maxwell
  • I like a gramophone record. I do not believe in elaborate productions. -Winston Churchill

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