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Gram has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

"The recipe calls for exactly two grams of salt, which is a very small amount compared to a full cup."

2

Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938)

"The microscopic slide was stained using Gram's technique, which allowed the pathologists to clearly differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria."

3

A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

"She shared her latest travel photos on gram instead of posting them to a dedicated website."

4

A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea.

5

Grandmother.

6

Misspelling of graham.

7

Alternative form of 'gram

8

Clipping of Instagram.

In plain English: A gram is a photo or video shared on Instagram.

"She posted a cute picture of her cat on her gram this morning."

Usage: Use gram as an uncountable noun when referring to weight measurements without specifying a quantity, such as in "add two grams of salt." Avoid using it with singular articles like "the" unless you are specifically identifying one particular unit within a set context.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The famous jazz singer Gram Parsons was known for his unique style and songwriting talent."

Example Sentences
"She posted a cute picture of her cat on her gram this morning." noun
"I need to add one more gram of sugar to my coffee." noun
"The package weighs exactly two grams and is very light." noun
"She carefully measured the recipe ingredients down to the last gram." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
metric weight unit

Origin

The word comes from the French gramme, which was borrowed from Ancient Greek grámma. In its original language, it meant "a small weight" or "a scruple."

Rhyming Words
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