Cool MateMeaning of Metre
a unit for measuring length; a hundred centimetres
In simple words: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
Metre in a sentence
- a 50-metre swimming pool
- Every few metres the cat stopped and turned to look at me.
- Over 3 700 square metres of office space is available.
- The huge sculpture is made of 500 cubic metres of ice.
- an athlete running at 10 metres per second
- She came second in the 200 metres.
- the 4 × 100 metre(s) relay
- She knows a lot about verse metre.
- poems in a variety of metres
- the hexameter, the epic metre of Homer
How to use Metre
Used in scientific contexts and for measuring distances. Not commonly used in informal language. In the US, 'meter' is more common.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'meet her' — imagine measuring the distance to meet someone.
Related words
Collocations with Metre
- measure in metres
- convert to metres
- length in metres
Synonyms for Metre
- meter
- length unit
- measurement
Common mistakes with Metre
- Spelling confusion with 'meter' in American English.
- Using centimetres instead of metres for larger distances.
- Confusing with 'metre' as a unit for area or volume.
Metre appears in
Metre in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متر
وحدة قياس الطول في النظام المتري، تساوي 100 سنتيمتر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মিটার
মেট্রিক পদ্ধতিতে দৈর্ঘ্যের একটি একক, যা ১০০ সেন্টিমিটারের সমান।
- GermanDeutsch
Meter
Eine Längeneinheit im metrischen System, die 100 Zentimetern entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
Metro
Una unidad de longitud en el sistema métrico, igual a 100 centímetros.
- Persianفارسی
متر
یه واحد اندازهگیری طول تو سیستم متریک که برابر با ۱۰۰ سانتیمتره.
- FrenchFrançais
Mètre
Une unité de longueur dans le système métrique, égale à 100 centimètres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मीटर
मीट्रिक प्रणाली में लंबाई की एक इकाई, जो 100 सेंटीमीटर के बराबर होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Metro
Unità di misura della lunghezza nel sistema metrico, pari a 100 centimetri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Metro
Uma unidade de comprimento do sistema métrico, igual a 100 centímetros.
- RussianРусский
Метр
Единица длины в метрической системе, равная 100 сантиметрам.
- Urduاردو
میٹر
میٹرک نظام میں لمبائی کا ایک یونٹ، جو 100 سینٹی میٹر کے برابر ہے۔
- Chinese中文
米
公制系统中的长度单位，等于100厘米。
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Frequently asked questions about Metre
What does Metre mean?
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
What is the definition of Metre?
a unit for measuring length; a hundred centimetres
How do you use Metre in a sentence?
a 50-metre swimming pool
Can you give another example of Metre?
Every few metres the cat stopped and turned to look at me.
What are synonyms for Metre?
Common alternatives include meter, length unit, measurement.
What is the opposite of Metre?
Opposite meanings include imperial unit, foot, yard, inch.
What words go with Metre?
It commonly pairs with measure in metres, convert to metres, length in metres.
What are common mistakes when using Metre?
Spelling confusion with 'meter' in American English. Using centimetres instead of metres for larger distances. Confusing with 'metre' as a unit for area or volume.
How do you pronounce Metre?
US: /["/ˈmiːtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmiːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Metre?
Used in scientific contexts and for measuring distances. Not commonly used in informal language. In the US, 'meter' is more common.
What CEFR level is Metre?
"Metre" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.