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1g

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈjē\

: the seventh letter of the English alphabet

: a musical note or key referred to by the letter G : the fifth tone of a C-major scale

: the force of gravity at the Earth's surface

plural g's or gs \ˈjēz\

Full Definition of G

1
a :  the 7th letter of the English alphabet
b :  a graphic representation of this letter
c :  a speech counterpart of orthographic g
2
:  the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
:  a graphic device for reproducing the letter g
4
:  one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class
5
[gravity] :  acceleration of gravity; also :  a unit of force that is equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and is used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when undergoing acceleration
6
[grand] slang :  a sum of $1000
7
:  something shaped like the letter G
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First Known Use of G

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

Rhymes with G

b, be, bee, c, cay, cee, Cree, d, dee, Dee, dree, e, fee, flea, flee, free, gee, ghee, glee, gree, he, key, Key, knee, lea, lee, me, mi, p, pea, pee, plea, pree, quay, re, Rhee, scree, sea, see, she, si, ski, spree, sri, t, tea, tee, the, thee, three, ti, tree, twee, Twi, v, vee, we, wee, whee, ye, z, zee

2g

abbreviation

Definition of G

1
acceleration of gravity; gravity
2
game
3
gauge
4
gelding
5
gender
6
good
7
gram
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1G

abbreviation

Definition of G

1
German
2
giga-
3
guanine
4
Gulf

2G

certification mark

Definition of G

—used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission — compare nc-17, pg, pg-13, r
G Defined for Kids

g

noun , often cap \ˈjē\
plural g's or gs \ˈjēz\

Definition of G for Kids

1
:  the seventh letter of the English alphabet
2
:  the musical note referred to by the letter G
3
:  a unit of force equal to the force of gravity on a body <The pilot experienced five G's during the sudden turn.>

G

abbreviation

Definition of G for Kids

good

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38 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. g
  2. G acid
  3. G clef
  4. g-factor
  5. G-flat
  6. G-flat major
  7. G-flat minor
  8. g-force
  9. G major
  10. G-man
  11. G-M counter
  12. G minor
  13. G-M tube
  14. G protein
  15. G-rated
  16. G salt
  17. G-sharp
  18. G-sharp major
  19. G-sharp minor
  20. G-spot
  21. G star
  22. G-string
  23. G suit
  24. Alkali Fast Green 10 G
  25. Chrysamine G
  26. Cloth Scarlet G
  27. Cresotine Yellow G
  28. Kryogen Yellow G
  29. Methine Basic Orange G
  30. mikado yellow G
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