Meter vs Metre

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Meter

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun

Metre

Top 2000 (comune)A1noun
 MeterMetre
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈmiːtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmiːtər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈmiːtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmiːtər/"]/
SignificatoA unit for measuring length or distance.A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
EsempioA man came to read the gas meter.a 50-metre swimming pool
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRC1A1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionielectric, electricity, gas, read, check, feed, run, tick, reader, reading, maid, electric, electricity, gas, read, check, feed, run, tick, reader, reading, maidmeasure in metres, convert to metres, length in metres
Contrariimperial unit, non-metric systemimperial unit, foot, yard, inch
Errori comuniConfused with 'metre,' the British spelling., Using it for weight instead of length., Mixing up with 'meter' in musical contexts.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.
Note d'usoCommonly used in scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'foot' or 'inch' may be preferred.Used in scientific contexts and for measuring distances. Not commonly used in informal language. In the US, 'meter' is more common.

Domande frequenti: Meter vs Metre

Qual è la differenza tra Meter e Metre?

Meter: A unit for measuring length or distance. Metre: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.

Meter e Metre sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Meter: C1, Metre: A1 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Meter e Metre in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Meter e Metre sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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