Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jem]
- /dʒɛm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jem]
- /dʒɛm/
Definitions of gemlike word
- noun gemlike a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. 1
- noun gemlike something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection. 1
- noun gemlike a person held in great esteem or affection. 1
- noun gemlike muffin (def 1). 1
- noun gemlike British Printing. a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond. 1
- verb with object gemlike to adorn with or as with gems; begem. 1
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Origin of gemlike
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English gemme < Old French < Latin gemma bud, jewel; replacing Middle English yimme, Old English gim(m) < Latin
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Parts of speech for Gemlike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gemlike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gemlike usage trend in Literature
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