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Grams

Verb / græmz / Another word for grams — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grams are a unit of measurement used to measure weight. It is equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Synonyms & similar words

g gramme gram gm hanscjgram weight mass ounce pound kilogram ton heft burden load measurement scale balance calibration metric imperial avoirdupois troy apothecaries carat grain

Synonyms by register

Formal

mass weight

Informal

g kilos

Antonyms

ounces pounds kilograms tons stones

Common collocations

  • grams of sugar
  • grams of protein
  • grams of fat
  • grams per milliliter
  • grams of flour
  • grams of salt
  • grams of butter

Word family

noun gram
adjective grammatic

Usage note

Grams is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is often used in cooking and scientific contexts. Avoid using 'gram' as a verb.

Example sentences

  1. I weighed the bananas and they were 250 grams.
  2. The package weighed 500 grams.
  3. The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar.
  4. The baby weighed 3.2 kilograms or 3200 grams.
  5. A paperclip weighs about 1 gram.

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  • I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count. - Muhammad Ali
  • I had a dream that I weighed 600 pounds. I was so fat that I had to use a mattress as a washcloth, and it took a bus and two taxis to get me to a store that sold jogging shoes in my size. - Jarod Kintz
  • If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure. - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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