How Do You Spell GEM?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛm] (IPA)

The word "gem" is spelled with a "g" followed by a "e" and a "m". The "g" is pronounced as [dʒ], which is made by pushing air through the mouth with the tongue touching the back of the teeth. The "e" is pronounced as [ɛ], which is a short vowel sound made in the front of the mouth with the tongue relaxed. The "m" is pronounced as [m], which is a nasal sound made by closing the lips and pushing air through the nose. Together, the sounds make the word "gem" [dʒɛm].

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GEM Meaning and Definition

  1. Gem is a noun that refers to a precious or rare mineral that is cut and polished to be used as jewelry or decor. It is usually valued for its beauty, clarity, and rarity. Gems are typically found in the Earth's crust and are formed through geological processes over millions of years.

    In its broader sense, gem can also refer to any precious or highly regarded object or person. It is often used figuratively to describe something that is outstanding, exquisite, or of exceptional quality. For example, a talented musician may be described as a "gem" due to their extraordinary skill. Additionally, gem can be used to emphasize the value or desirability of something, such as referring to a book as a "literary gem."

    The term "gem" has been used for centuries and there is a rich history and lore associated with different types of gems. Some well-known gems include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Each gemstone has its own characteristics, such as color, hardness, and brilliance, which contribute to its individual appeal and value.

    Overall, whether referring to a mineral with beauty and rarity, or to an exceptional person or object, gem encapsulates the concept of extraordinary worth, uniqueness, and admiration.

  2. • A bud.
    • A precious stone of any kind; in bot., a bud; anything exceedingly beautiful or attractive.
    • To adorn with precious stones; to embellish; to bespangle; to put forth the first buds.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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  • jem 90.9090909%

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Etymology of GEM

The word "gem" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Latin word "gemma", which initially referred to any bud on a plant but later came to specifically mean "precious stone" or "jewel". The Latin term derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gembh-", which means "tooth" or "something that is pointed". This root also led to the Greek word "gémma", with the same meaning as in Latin. Over time, the term "gem" was adopted into Old French as "gemme", and then entered Middle English as "gem" in the 14th century, retaining its current meaning.

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Plural form of GEM is GEMS

Conjugate verb Gem

CONDITIONAL

I would gem
you would gem
he/she/it would gem
we would gem
they would gem

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gemming
you would be gemming
he/she/it would be gemming
we would be gemming
they would be gemming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gem
you would have gem
he/she/it would have gem
we would have gem
they would have gem

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gemming
you would have been gemming
he/she/it would have been gemming
we would have been gemming
they would have been gemming

FUTURE

I will gem
you will gem
he/she/it will gem
we will gem
they will gem

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gemming
you will be gemming
he/she/it will be gemming
we will be gemming
they will be gemming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gemmed
you will have gemmed
he/she/it will have gemmed
we will have gemmed
they will have gemmed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gemming
you will have been gemming
he/she/it will have been gemming
we will have been gemming
they will have been gemming

IMPERATIVE

you gem
we let´s gem

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gem

PAST

I gemmed
you gemmed
he/she/it gemmed
we gemmed
they gemmed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gemming
you were gemming
he/she/it was gemming
we were gemming
they were gemming

PAST PARTICIPLE

gemmed

PAST PERFECT

I had gemmed
you had gemmed
he/she/it had gemmed
we had gemmed
they had gemmed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gemming
you had been gemming
he/she/it had been gemming
we had been gemming
they had been gemming

PRESENT

I gem
you gem
he/she/it gems
we gem
they gem

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gemming
you are gemming
he/she/it is gemming
we are gemming
they are gemming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gemming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gemmed
you have gemmed
he/she/it has gemmed
we have gemmed
they have gemmed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gemming
you have been gemming
he/she/it has been gemming
we have been gemming
they have been gemming

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