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[ ɡram ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language

A unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Synonyms

gramme

Examples of usage

  • This package weighs 500 grams.
  • The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar.
Context #2 | Noun

language

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Synonyms

gramme

Examples of usage

  • The weight of the apple is 150 grams.
  • She needs 200 grams of flour for the recipe.
Context #3 | Noun

language

A unit of liquid measurement in the metric system, equal to one milliliter of water.

Synonyms

gramme

Examples of usage

  • Add 50 grams of water to the mixture.
  • The medicine should be taken in doses of 10 grams.

Translations

Translations of the word "gram" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grama

🇮🇳 ग्राम

🇩🇪 Gramm

🇮🇩 gram

🇺🇦 грам

🇵🇱 gram

🇯🇵 グラム

🇫🇷 gramme

🇪🇸 gramo

🇹🇷 gram

🇰🇷 그램

🇸🇦 غرام

🇨🇿 gram

🇸🇰 gram

🇨🇳 克

🇸🇮 gram

🇮🇸 gramm

🇰🇿 грамм

🇬🇪 გრამი

🇦🇿 qram

🇲🇽 gramo

Etymology

The word 'gram' originated from the French word 'gramme', which came from the Late Latin 'gramma', meaning a small weight.

See also: gramme, grammy, gramps.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,195 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.