pearl vs gem
gem vs pearlpearl and gem both are nouns.
pearl is a verb but gem is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pearl | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| gem | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
gem is a hypernym of
pearl; that is, gem is a
word with a broader meaning than pearl:
- pearl: a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
- gem: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Other hypernyms of pearl include
jewel, precious stone.
| pearl (noun) | gem (noun) |
|---|---|
| a shade of white the color of bleached bones | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry |
| a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel | art highly prized for its beauty or perfection |
| a shape that is spherical and small | 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 |
| pearl (verb) | gem (verb) |
|---|---|
| gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean |
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