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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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"G" is for "gem," and both words have "e" as the second letter.
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"Jem" is just a fictional character in "To Kill a Mockingbird," not a precious stone.
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The word "gem" is like "geometry," which often involves studying angles in stones.
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"G" for genuine gem; "J" is just wrong.
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Jem and Gem Definitions

Jem

Jem is an incorrect spelling of gem.
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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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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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Gem

Gem is sometimes used to describe a very special, unique moment.
The sunset tonight was a gem.
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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 beloved or highly prized person.
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Gem

A muffin, especially a very small one.
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Gem

To adorn with gems.
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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

(obsolete) A gemma or leaf-bud.
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Gem

A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata.
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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

(transitive) To adorn with, or as if with, gems.
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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 put forth in the form of buds.
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Gem

To adorn with gems or precious stones.
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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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Gem

Art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
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Gem

A person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
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Gem

A sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
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Gem

A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
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FAQs

What is the verb form of gem?

To gem (though rarely used).
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Which vowel is used before gem?

Any vowel can be used depending on the sentence; there's no fixed vowel.
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What is the pronunciation of gem?

Pronounced as /dʒɛm/.
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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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Which conjunction is used with gem?

"And," as in "gems and jewels."
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What is the plural form of gem?

Gems.
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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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Is gem an adverb?

No, it is not an adverb.
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Which article is used with gem?

"The" or "a" depending on the context.
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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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Is gem a collective noun?

No, it is not a collective noun.
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Is the word 'gem' imperative?

No, but it can be used in an imperative sentence like, "Find that gem!"
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What is the singular form of gem?

Gem.
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Is gem a vowel or consonant?

It is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
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What is another term for gem?

Jewel, precious stone.
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What is the opposite of gem?

Dud, fake, or ordinary object.
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How many syllables are in gem?

One syllable.
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Is gem an abstract noun?

No, it's generally a concrete noun.
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How do we divide gem into syllables?

It's a one-syllable word, so it doesn't divide further.
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What part of speech is gem?

Primarily a noun.
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What is the first form of gem?

Gem (noun form).
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What is the second form of gem?

There isn't a second form as it's primarily a noun.
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Is gem a negative or positive word?

Generally positive but can be neutral depending on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in gem?

The whole word is stressed as it's only one syllable.
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What is the third form of gem?

There isn't a third form as it's primarily a noun.
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How is gem used in a sentence?

Example: She found a beautiful gem in the antique store.
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Is gem a countable noun?

Yes, you can have one gem or multiple gems.
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Is the term 'gem' a metaphor?

It can be used metaphorically but is not inherently a metaphor.
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Which determiner is used with gem?

"The," "a," "this," depending on context.
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