The difference between Begem and Gem

When used as verbs, begem means to adorn (as if) with gems, whereas gem means to adorn with, or as if with, gems.


Gem is also noun with the meaning: a precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

check bellow for the other definitions of Begem and Gem

  1. Begem as a verb:

    To adorn (as if) with gems.

  1. Gem as a noun:

    A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

  2. Gem as a noun (figuratively):

    Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

    Examples:

    "She's an absolute gem."

  3. Gem as a noun:

    Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or an epigram.

    Examples:

    "a gem of wit"

  4. Gem as a noun (obsolete):

    A gemma or leaf-bud.

  5. Gem as a noun:

    A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata.

  6. Gem as a noun (computing):

    A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language.

  7. Gem as a noun (uncountable, printing, uncommon, obsolete):

    A size of type between brilliant (4-point) and diamond (4½-point), running 222 lines to the foot.

  1. Gem as a verb (transitive):

    To adorn with, or as if with, gems.

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