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gem

[dʒem]

gem Definition

  • 1a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved
  • 2a person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special in some respect

Using gem: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a necklace with a large gemstone.

  • Example

    The museum has a collection of rare gems.

  • Example

    That restaurant is a real gem.

  • Example

    This book is a gem of historical research.

gem Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using gem

  • a person or thing with potential or talent but lacking polish or refinement

    Example

    He may seem unimpressive now, but I think he's a diamond in the rough.

  • to have a valuable resource or opportunity that is not being fully utilized

    Example

    The company is sitting on a gold mine of data that could be used for market research.

  • to be a unique or exceptional person or thing

    Example

    She's a rare bird in the world of politics, always speaking her mind and standing up for what she believes in.

Phrases with gem

  • something that is not well known but is of high quality or value

    Example

    This small town is a hidden gem, with beautiful scenery and friendly people.

  • a person who is kind, talented, or otherwise exceptional

    Example

    My grandmother was a gem of a person, always putting others before herself.

  • gem of an idea

    a brilliant or innovative idea

    Example

    Her suggestion for a new marketing campaign was a real gem of an idea.

Origins of gem

from Latin 'gemma', meaning 'precious stone'

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Summary: gem in Brief

A 'gem' [dʒem] is either a precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished or engraved, or a person or thing that is considered outstandingly good or special. Examples of the former include 'She wore a necklace with a large gemstone,' while the latter is exemplified by 'That restaurant is a real gem.' The term extends into phrases like 'hidden gem,' which denotes something of high quality or value that is not well known, and idioms like 'to be sitting on a gold mine,' which implies having a valuable resource or opportunity that is not being fully utilized.

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