gram
noun/ɡræm/
Frequency rank: #5,619 most common English word
Meaning
A unit of weight in the metric system, one thousandth of a kilogram.
Example sentence
She measured out 50 gram of sugar for the recipe.
Synonyms & related words
- gramme
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