Cool MateMeaning of Kilometre
a unit for measuring distance; 1 000 metres
In simple words: A unit of measure for distance, equal to 1,000 meters.
Kilometre in a sentence
- The industrial estate is 6 kilometres from the city centre.
- She had been driving at 110 **kilometres per hour**.
- Monaco is only two **square kilometres** in size.
How to use Kilometre
Used mostly in metric systems. Not commonly used in the U.S. where miles are preferred. Suitable in scientific, educational, and general contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Kilometre sounds like 'kill-a-meter' — imagine a meter stick measuring long distances.
Related words
Collocations with Kilometre
- run five kilometers
- measured in kilometers
- travel a kilometer
Synonyms for Kilometre
- km
- kilometer
- distance measure
Opposites of Kilometre
Common mistakes with Kilometre
- Spelling 'kilometer' incorrectly as 'kilometre'.
- Using 'kilometre' to refer to time instead of distance.
- Confusing 'kilometre' with 'meter' and using them interchangeably.
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Kilometre in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كيلومتر
وحدة قياس للمسافة، تعادل 1000 متر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিলোমিটার
দূরত্ব মাপার একটি একক, যা ১০০০ মিটার এর সমান।
- GermanDeutsch
Kilometer
Eine Maßeinheit für Distanz, gleich 1.000 Metern.
- SpanishEspañol
Kilómetro
Una unidad de medida para distancia, igual a 1,000 metros.
- Persianفارسی
کیلومتر
یک واحد اندازهگیری برای فاصله، برابر با ۱۰۰۰ متر.
- FrenchFrançais
Kilomètre
Une unité de mesure de distance, égale à 1 000 mètres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किलोमीटर
दूरी मापने की एक इकाई, जो 1,000 मीटर के बराबर होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Chilometro
Un'unità di misura per la distanza, pari a 1.000 metri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quilómetro
Uma unidade de medida de distância, igual a 1.000 metros.
- RussianРусский
Километр
Единица измерения расстояния, равная 1000 метрам.
- Urduاردو
کلو میٹر
فاصلے ناپنے کا ایک پیمانہ، جو 1000 میٹر کے برابر ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
公里
一种距离的测量单位，等于1,000米。
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Frequently asked questions about Kilometre
What does Kilometre mean?
A unit of measure for distance, equal to 1,000 meters.
What is the definition of Kilometre?
a unit for measuring distance; 1 000 metres
How do you use Kilometre in a sentence?
The industrial estate is 6 kilometres from the city centre.
Can you give another example of Kilometre?
She had been driving at 110 **kilometres per hour**.
What are synonyms for Kilometre?
Common alternatives include km, kilometer, distance measure.
What is the opposite of Kilometre?
Opposite meanings include mile.
What words go with Kilometre?
It commonly pairs with run five kilometers, measured in kilometers, travel a kilometer.
What are common mistakes when using Kilometre?
Spelling 'kilometer' incorrectly as 'kilometre'. Using 'kilometre' to refer to time instead of distance. Confusing 'kilometre' with 'meter' and using them interchangeably.
How do you pronounce Kilometre?
US: /["/kɪˈlɑːmɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/kɪˈlɒmɪtə(r)//ˈkɪləmiːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Kilometre?
Used mostly in metric systems. Not commonly used in the U.S. where miles are preferred. Suitable in scientific, educational, and general contexts.
What CEFR level is Kilometre?
"Kilometre" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.