jewellery vs gem
gem vs jewelleryjewellery and gem both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jewellery | Yes | No | No | No |
| gem | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
gem is a hyponym of
jewellery; that is, gem is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
jewellery:
- jewellery: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
- gem: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
| jewellery (noun) | gem (noun) |
|---|---|
| an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry |
| art highly prized for its beauty or perfection | |
| a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan | |
| a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry | |
| a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry |
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