Metre Meaning in English
word
ˈmitɝ
MEE-ter
mˈiːtɐ
MEE-tuh
Definition
The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or about 39.37 inches.
Usage & Nuances
British English uses 'metre' while American English spells it 'meter.' Common in scientific, educational, and day-to-day contexts outside the U.S. Do not confuse with 'meter' (a device for measuring). Often used with numbers (e.g., 'two metres tall').
Spanish: metroPortuguese (BR): metroPortuguese (PT): metroChinese (Simplified): 米 (长度单位)Chinese (Traditional): 米 (長度單位)Hindi: मीटरArabic: مترBengali: মিটারRussian: метрJapanese: メートルVietnamese: métKorean: 미터Turkish: metreUrdu: میٹرIndonesian: meter
Example Sentences
The table is two metres long.
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A metre is 100 centimeters.
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She can jump over one metre high.
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Could you move the sofa about half a metre to the left?
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My brother is nearly two metres tall!
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If you need more fabric, just ask for another metre.
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