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Gram

Verb / 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

gramme hanscjgram g gm gram 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.

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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