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A gram

🇬🇧 UK //ə ˈɡræm// 🇺🇸 US //ə ˈɡræm//

Meaning of A gram

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

In simple words: A small unit of weight.

A gram in a sentence

• I need to measure 200 grams of sugar for the recipe.
• The package weighs only 50 grams, perfect for shipping.
• This supplement contains 5 grams of protein per serving.
• You should add about 100 grams of pasta to the boiling water.
• The scientist reported that the sample weighed 1 gram.

How to use A gram

Used in cooking, science, and daily life to measure weight. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a tiny gram like a great little jam jar.

Related words

Collocations with A gram

• grams per serving
• a gram of sugar
• weight in grams

Synonyms for A gram

• weight
• mass
• unit

Common mistakes with A gram

• Confusing grams with ounces or pounds.
• Using 'grams' with non-count nouns incorrectly.
• Not knowing the metric system's relation to grams.

Frequently asked questions about A gram

What does A gram mean?

A small unit of weight.

What is the definition of A gram?

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

How do you use A gram in a sentence?

I need to measure 200 grams of sugar for the recipe.

Can you give another example of A gram?

The package weighs only 50 grams, perfect for shipping.

What are synonyms for A gram?

Common alternatives include weight, mass, unit.

What words go with A gram?

It commonly pairs with grams per serving, a gram of sugar, weight in grams.

What are common mistakes when using A gram?

Confusing grams with ounces or pounds. Using 'grams' with non-count nouns incorrectly. Not knowing the metric system's relation to grams.

How do you pronounce A gram?

US: //ə ˈɡræm//, UK: //ə ˈɡræm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A gram?

Used in cooking, science, and daily life to measure weight. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.