gram

noun
UK: /ɡræm/
US: /ɡræm/

  1. A unit for measuring weight, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.

    1. This apple weighs 100 gram.
    2. The recipe calls for only 20 grams of sugar so be careful with the quantity.

  2. A metric unit of mass approximately equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water.

    1. A gram is a small amount.
    2. Please measure 30 grams of flour for the cake so we can bake something new.

Synonyms

mass weight measure
gram transitive-verb

  1. To weigh something in grams.

    1. Gram the spices before adding.
    2. We need to gram the ingredients carefully to get the recipe right next time.
gram abbreviation

  1. An abbreviation of 'grammatical'

    1. Check the gram rules.
    2. This sentence is incorrect due to several gram errors and needs revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gram" in English means: A unit for measuring weight, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram., A metric unit of mass approximately equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water..

The phonetic transcription of "gram" is /ɡræm/ in British English and /ɡræm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gram": mass, weight, measure.

Example usage of "gram": "This apple weighs 100 gram.". More examples on the page.