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# gem

noun (a gem, gems)

«gem» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A beautiful, valuable stone, such as a diamond, ruby or emerald, cut and polished for jewellery; a jewel. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#m1)
2. A person or thing that is especially good or special: «you're a gem». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science, gems are minerals or crystals found in rocks; they are cut to make them sparkle. In stories, treasure chests are full of gems. In everyday life, «you're a gem» is a kind thank you, and «a hidden gem» is a great place few people know. Phrases: «precious gem», «a real gem», «a hidden gem».

### Examples

- The crown was covered in gems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x1)
- Rubies are red gems and emeralds are green. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x2)
- Gems are found in rocks deep underground. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x3)
- Thanks for helping, you're a gem! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x4)
- This little park is a hidden gem. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x5)
- The pirate's chest was full of gold and gems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x6)
- The brothers looked long at the gems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/#x7)

### Note

Countable: gems. Short and informal; «gemstone» is the longer word. Shiny stones in toy shops are often glass or plastic, not real gems.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «gem» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gem/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«gem» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/gem.html) on Mova free.