gram/gramme

gram/gramme

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Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "gram" (American English) and "gramme" (British English) is /ɡræm/.

gram/gramme: /ɡræm/

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Word Form Variations

• Noun: gram/gramme (singular), grams/grammes (plural)

• Verb: (No direct verb form)

• Adjective: (No direct adjective form, though often used attributively, e.g., "gram scale")

• Adverb: (No direct adverb form)

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Noun

Gram / Gramme

1. A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, roughly equivalent to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water. ⚖️

• Synonyms: g (abbreviation), unit of mass

• Antonyms: kilogram (larger unit), milligram (smaller unit)

2. (Informal) A very small amount of something; a tiny quantity.

• Synonyms: bit, speck, trace, iota, shred, scintilla

• Antonyms: lot, abundance, mass, heap, ton

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Examples oExamples of Use

Books

• Cookbooks/Recipe Books: Recipes frequently specify ingredients by the "gram." "Add 200 grams of flour to the mixture" (The New York Times Cooking, September 2023).

• Science Textbooks (Chemistry/Physics): These use "gram" as a standard unit in calculations and experiments. "Measure precisely 50 grams of sodium chloride."

• Nutrition Books: Books on diet and health often list nutrient content per 100 "grams" of food.

Newspapers

• News Articles (Health/Science): Journalists report on quantities of substances using "grams." "Researchers discovered a new compound, effective in just a few milligrams" (The Guardian, July 2025). Articles on food labeling refer to "grams of fat" or "grams of sugar."

• Business Sections: Reports might detail commodity prices per gram for precious metals. "The price of gold per gram hit a new high."

• Local News: Stories about drug seizures often report the quantity in grams or kilograms.

Online Publications

• E-commerce Sites: Product specifications for food, cosmetics, or chemicals often list net weight in "grams." "This moisturizer contains 50 grams of hyaluronic acid."

• Fitness/Nutrition Apps/Websites: Many apps allow users to log food intake in "grams" to track macros and calories. "Track your protein intake in grams per day."

• Science Blogs: Articles might explain complex concepts using relatable measurements. "Imagine the power contained in just a few grams of antimatter."

• Social Media: Food influencers share recipes with precise measurements in "grams." "My sourdough recipe needs exactly 300 grams of strong bread flour."

Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

• Cooking Shows/YouTube Channels: Chefs frequently measure ingredients live, stating amounts in "grams." "We'll add 10 grams of saffron for that vibrant color."

• Documentaries (Science/Health): Documentaries might use animations to show tiny amounts of substances, often referencing milligrams or micrograms. "Just a few micrograms of this toxin can be lethal."

• Video Games: Some crafting or resource management games might list material requirements in "grams."

• Podcasts (Science/True Crime): Discussions on forensic science might refer to trace amounts of substances found in milligrams or micrograms.

General Public Discourse

• Conversations: In daily speech, people might refer to weights for small items. "Can you measure out 5 grams of yeast?" or "This package weighs about 200 grams." "I need just a gram of patience today."

• Shopping: Consumers check food labels for "grams of sugar" or protein.

• Cooking/Baking: Home cooks use kitchen scales to measure ingredients in grams for accuracy.

• Medicine/Pharmacy: Dosage for medication is often prescribed in milligrams or grams.

• Informal Use: "I don't have a gram of energy left." (Meaning very little).f Use

1. Literature:

• In novels: "The eagle soared above the canyon, its wings catching the wind." (From a fictional novel)

  In poetry: "He clasps the crag with hooked hands; / Close to the sun in lonely lands, / Ringed with the azure world, he stands." (Alfred Lord Tennyson, "The Eagle")

2. News & Journalism:

• Newspaper articles: "Bald eagle sightings have increased in recent years due to conservation efforts." (The New York Times)

  Online publications: "Golden eagles are facing threats from habitat loss and climate change." (National Geographic)

3. Entertainment:

• Movies: "The eagle-eyed detective noticed a clue the others had missed." (Movie script)

  Video games: "The player character unlocked the 'Eagle' skill, allowing for increased accuracy." (In-game description)

  Music: "The band 'The Eagles' is known for their classic rock hits." (Band name)

4. Public Discourse:

• Everyday conversation: "Did you see that eagle soaring overhead? It was magnificent!" (Casual conversation)

• Sports: "He eagled the hole-in-one!" (Golf commentary)

• Business: "The company is known for its eagle-eyed approach to quality control." (Business jargon)

5. Brand Names & Symbols:

• Company logos: Many companies use eagles in their logos, symbolizing strength, freedom, and vision (e.g., the United States Postal Service).

• National symbols: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.

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10 Quotes Using Gram/Gramme

1. "Every single gram of focused effort contributes to the final masterpiece."

2. "The intricate universe, though seemingly vast, is meticulously balanced down to the last gram."

3. "He understood that even a tiny gram of genuine kindness could lighten a heavy, unseen burden."

4. "The relentless pursuit of perfection often involves refining things to the very last gram."

5. "A wise mind truly values every gram of gained experience, both the pleasant and the difficult."

6. "Success is not measured by the ton, but by every hard-won gram of continuous progress."

7. "The very air we breathe, though unseen, holds countless grams of life-giving oxygen."

8. "She adamantly vowed not to give up, holding onto every single gram of hope she had left."

9. "Sometimes, the critical difference between victory and defeat is just one extra gram of willpower."

10. "The subtle balance of flavor in a culinary dish can be profoundly altered by a single gram of spice."

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Etymology

The word "gram" (and its British spelling "gramme") was actually invented quite intentionally by a French chemist in the late 18th century. 

It was derived from the Late Latin word "gramma," which meant "a small weight" or "a mark." This Latin term itself came from the Greek word "gramma," meaning "a letter" or "something written or drawn." The link from "something written" to "a small weight" came from ancient Roman times where marks on a balance scale indicated weight.

So, when the metric system was being developed in the 1790s, "gramme" was chosen as the name for the base unit of mass, meaning precisely one thousandth of a kilogram. Its first known use in English, with this specific meaning as a unit of measurement, dates to the late 18th century, directly from its adoption in the metric system.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Gram/Gramme

• Not a gram/gramme of truth: Absolutely no truth at all. "There wasn't a gram of truth in his entire story."

• Every gram/gramme counts: Emphasizing that even small amounts are important, especially in weight-sensitive contexts. "When designing lightweight aircraft, every gram counts."

• To the last gram/gramme: Completely; precisely. "The chef measured the ingredients to the last gram for the perfect cake."

• Worth every gram/gramme: Very valuable or worthwhile. "The detailed craftsmanship of the antique watch made it worth every gram."

• A gram/gramme of prevention: A very small amount of preventive action. "Sometimes, a gram of prevention is worth more than a ton of cure."

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Source Information

Definition of gram/gramme from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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