C1noun 2K

Meter

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmiːtə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmiːtər/"]/

Meaning of Meter

a device that measures and records the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc. that you have used or the time and distance you have travelled, etc.

In simple words: A unit for measuring length or distance.

Meter in a sentence

• A man came to read the gas meter.
• The cab driver left the meter running while he waited for us.
• Installing a **smart meter** will allow you to see how much water you are using in real time.
• speedometer
• altimeter
• calorimeter
• a 50-meter swimming pool
• an athlete running at 10 meters per second
• Who holds the record in the 100 meters?

How to use Meter

Commonly used in scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'foot' or 'inch' may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'meter' as a 'measuring meter' for distances.

Related words

Collocations with Meter

• electric
• electricity
• gas
• read
• check
• feed
• run
• tick
• reader
• reading
• maid
• electric
• electricity
• gas
• read
• check
• feed
• run
• tick
• reader
• reading
• maid

Synonyms for Meter

• measure
• unit
• yardstick
• gauge

Opposites of Meter

• imperial unit
• non-metric system

Common mistakes with Meter

• Confused with 'metre,' the British spelling.
• Using it for weight instead of length.
• Mixing up with 'meter' in musical contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Meter

What does Meter mean?

A unit for measuring length or distance.

What is the definition of Meter?

a device that measures and records the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc. that you have used or the time and distance you have travelled, etc.

How do you use Meter in a sentence?

A man came to read the gas meter.

Can you give another example of Meter?

The cab driver left the meter running while he waited for us.

What are synonyms for Meter?

Common alternatives include measure, unit, yardstick, gauge.

What is the opposite of Meter?

Opposite meanings include imperial unit, non-metric system.

What words go with Meter?

It commonly pairs with electric, electricity, gas, read, check, feed, run, tick, reader, reading, maid, electric, electricity, gas, read, check, feed, run, tick, reader, reading, maid.

What are common mistakes when using Meter?

Confused with 'metre,' the British spelling. Using it for weight instead of length. Mixing up with 'meter' in musical contexts.

How do you pronounce Meter?

US: /["/ˈmiːtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmiːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Meter?

Commonly used in scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'foot' or 'inch' may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Meter?

"Meter" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.