metre Definition
the basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Using metre: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "metre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The distance between the two buildings is about 50 meters.
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The pool is 25 meters long.
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The marathon is 42.195 kilometers or 26 miles and 385 yards, which is approximately 42,195 meters.
metre Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for metre
Phrases with metre
metre stick
a measuring instrument for measuring length or distance
Example
He used a metre stick to measure the length of the table.
Example
The apartment is 50 square meters in size.
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The swimming pool has a volume of 1000 cubic meters.
Origins of metre
from French 'mètre', from Greek 'metron', meaning 'measure'
Summary: metre in Brief
The term 'metre' [ˈmiːtə(r)] refers to the basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), which is equivalent to the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is commonly used to measure distances, areas, and volumes, as in 'The distance between the two buildings is about 50 meters,' 'The apartment is 50 square meters in size,' and 'The swimming pool has a volume of 1000 cubic meters.'
