Cool MateMeaning of Kilometer
A metric unit for measuring distance equal to 1,000 meters.
In simple words: A measure of distance equal to 1,000 meters.
Kilometer in a sentence
- The city is five kilometers away from here.
- You need to run at least ten kilometers to train for the marathon.
- The distance between the two towns is 20 kilometers.
How to use Kilometer
Use 'kilometer' in scientific or everyday contexts. Not typically used in formal writing where miles might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Kilometer sounds like 'kill-o-meter' — imagine measuring distance with a special meter.
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Kilometer appears in
Kilometer in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كيلومتر
مقياس للمسافة يعادل 1000 متر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিলোমিটার
১,০০০ মিটার সমান দূরত্বের একটি পরিমাপ।
- GermanDeutsch
Kilometer
Eine Maßeinheit für Distanz, die 1.000 Metern entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
Kilómetro
Una medida de distancia igual a 1,000 metros.
- Persianفارسی
کیلومتر
یک اندازهگیری فاصله برابر با ۱۰۰۰ متر.
- FrenchFrançais
Kilomètre
Une mesure de distance égale à 1 000 mètres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किलोमीटर
1,000 मीटर के बराबर दूरी का माप।
- ItalianItaliano
Chilometro
Una misura di distanza pari a 1.000 metri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quilômetro
Uma medida de distância igual a 1.000 metros.
- RussianРусский
Километр
Мера расстояния, равная 1000 метрам.
- Urduاردو
کلو میٹر
1,000 میٹر کے برابر فاصلے کی پیمائش۔
- Chinese中文
公里
一种等于1000米的距离测量单位。
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Kilometer
What does Kilometer mean?
A measure of distance equal to 1,000 meters.
What is the definition of Kilometer?
A metric unit for measuring distance equal to 1,000 meters.
How do you use Kilometer in a sentence?
The city is five kilometers away from here.
Can you give another example of Kilometer?
You need to run at least ten kilometers to train for the marathon.
What are synonyms for Kilometer?
Common alternatives include km, thousand meters.
What is the opposite of Kilometer?
Opposite meanings include mile, inch, foot.
What words go with Kilometer?
It commonly pairs with kilometer marker, kilometer sign, per kilometer.
What are common mistakes when using Kilometer?
Confused with 'mile' for distance. Incorrectly spelled as 'kilometre' in American English.
How do you pronounce Kilometer?
US: //kɪˈlɑː.mə.tɚ//, UK: //kɪˈlɒmə.tər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Kilometer?
Use 'kilometer' in scientific or everyday contexts. Not typically used in formal writing where miles might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Kilometer?
"Kilometer" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.