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Centimetre

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

Definition

Centimetre is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.

Synonyms & similar words

cm centimeter cm centimeter millimeter millimetre cent centim centi hundreth cm. cm-1 cm−1 cm^-1

Example sentences

  1. I measured the length of the book using a centimetre ruler.
  2. The caterpillar was about 5 centimetres long.
  3. The width of the table is 80 centimetres.
  4. She grew 10 centimetres taller over the summer.
  5. The centimetre is a smaller unit than the meter.

Quotes

  • Life is measured not in inches or miles, but in centimetres and metres.
  • Every centimetre of you is beautiful.
  • Success is achieved not by inches, but by centimetres.

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