Synonyms for

Kilometre

Verb / ˌkɪˈlɔ:ˌmʌtɜ: / / ˌkɪlʌˈmi:tɜ: / Another word for kilometre — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of measurement equal to 1000 meters.

Synonyms & similar words

km kilometer klick klick k kilo thou thousand grand millier chilometer chilometro chilómetro chiló chilométrage kay kay-r klicker klik km mille milliare millimeter

Synonyms by register

Formal

kilometer klick

Informal

klick click

Antonyms

inch foot yard mile furlong league

Common collocations

  • kilometre per hour
  • kilometre long
  • ten kilometre race
  • kilometre marker
  • kilometre distance
  • kilometre run
  • kilometre walk

Word family

noun kilometre
adjective kilometre

Usage note

Kilometre is the standard spelling in British English and most other English-speaking countries. Kilometer is the standard spelling in American English. Both are acceptable, but consistency is key within a single text.

Example sentences

  1. I ran a kilometre in under 5 minutes.
  2. The distance from here to the park is two kilometres.
  3. The race is 10 kilometres long.
  4. It takes about 20 minutes to walk a kilometre.
  5. The car can go up to 200 kilometres per hour.

Quotes

  • The first kilometre is a lie.
  • Every step for the first kilometre is a lie.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single kilometre.

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