Jem vs. Gem: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 16, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "jem," while the correct spelling is "gem." A gem is a precious stone or something esteemed for its beauty or excellence.
Which is correct: Jem or Gem
How to spell Gem?
Jem is Incorrect
Gem is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "gem" starting with the same letter as "gold," another precious element.
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Sep 16, 2023
"G" is for "gem," and both words have "e" as the second letter.
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Sep 16, 2023
"Jem" is just a fictional character in "To Kill a Mockingbird," not a precious stone.
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Sep 16, 2023
The word "gem" is like "geometry," which often involves studying angles in stones.
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Sep 16, 2023
"G" for genuine gem; "J" is just wrong.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Jem and Gem Definitions
Gem
Gem can also refer to a person who is considered outstandingly special in some quality or characteristic.
He is a gem of a person.
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Gem
A gem could mean an adornment or an object considered precious.
The museum displayed several historical gems.
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Sep 16, 2023
Gem
Gem is used figuratively to indicate a notable example of something, such as a song or book.
That song is a real gem.
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Sep 16, 2023
Gem
Gem is sometimes used to describe a very special, unique moment.
The sunset tonight was a gem.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Gem
A gem is a precious stone, especially when cut and polished for jewelry.
She wore a sapphire gem on her necklace.
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Gem
A bud.
From the joints of thy prolific stemA swelling knot is raised called a gem.
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Gem
A piece of a valuable mineral or minerallike substance that has been cut, polished, or otherwise prepared for use as an ornament.
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Gem
Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection
A little gem of a book.
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Gem
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
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Gem
(figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
She's an absolute gem.
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Gem
Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or an epigram.
A gem of wit
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Gem
(computing) A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language.
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Gem
A size of type between brilliant (4-point) and diamond (4½-point), running 222 lines to the foot.
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Gem
A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel.
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Gem
Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying.
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Gem
To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.
England is . . . gemmed with castles and palaces.
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Gem
A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry;
He had the gem set in a ring for his wife
She had jewels made of all the rarest stones
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before gem?
Any vowel can be used depending on the sentence; there's no fixed vowel.
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Why is it called gem?
Derived from the Latin word "gemma," meaning "a precious stone."
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What is the root word of gem?
The root word is "gem" itself, originating from Latin "gemma."
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Sep 16, 2023
Which preposition is used with gem?
"Of" as in "gem of a person," or "in" as in "gem in the collection."
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Sep 16, 2023
Is gem a noun or adjective?
It's a noun primarily, though can be used as an adjective in slang or informal contexts.
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Sep 16, 2023
Is the word 'gem' imperative?
No, but it can be used in an imperative sentence like, "Find that gem!"
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Sep 16, 2023
How do we divide gem into syllables?
It's a one-syllable word, so it doesn't divide further.
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Sep 16, 2023
What is the second form of gem?
There isn't a second form as it's primarily a noun.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Is gem a negative or positive word?
Generally positive but can be neutral depending on context.
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Sep 16, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in gem?
The whole word is stressed as it's only one syllable.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
What is the third form of gem?
There isn't a third form as it's primarily a noun.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
How is gem used in a sentence?
Example: She found a beautiful gem in the antique store.
Sara Rehman
Sep 16, 2023
Is the term 'gem' a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically but is not inherently a metaphor.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
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