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Meaning of the word gem in English

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gem

US /dʒem/
UK /dʒem/
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Noun

1.

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewelry.

Example:
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The necklace was adorned with sparkling gems.
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She inherited a beautiful sapphire gem from her grandmother.
Synonym:
jewelstoneprecious stonesemiprecious stonerock
2.

a person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special of its kind.

Example:
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This restaurant is a hidden gem.
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She's a real gem, always helping others.
Synonym:
treasurepearlmasterpieceassetdelight

Verb

1.

to adorn or decorate with gems.

Example:
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The artist carefully gemmed the crown with tiny rubies.
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Her dress was gemmed with pearls and crystals.
Synonym:
adorndecorateembellishbedeckstud
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