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Centimeter

Noun / ˈsentʌˌmi:tɜ: / Another word for centimeter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Synonyms & similar words

centimetre cm cm millimeter inch foot yard meter kilometer mile league span handbreadth fingerbreadth palm fathom rod chain link stade furlong

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Example sentences

  1. The caterpillar was about 4 centimeters long.
  2. She measured the width of the book using a centimeter ruler.
  3. My height increased by 5 centimeters in the last year.
  4. He estimated the distance to be around 100 centimeters.
  5. It took him three centimeters of thread to sew the button.

Quotes

  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single centimeter.
  • Every centimeter of progress is a step closer to your goals.
  • Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Centimeter by centimeter, life's a meter.

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