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Meters

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

Definition

Meters is a unit of measurement equal to 100 centimeters or 3.28 feet.

Synonyms & similar words

time m beat metre measure cadence meter yards feet inches centimeters kilometers measures dimensions extent length breadth range reach scope size span stretch width distance radius perimeter

Synonyms by register

Formal

metre m

Antonyms

feet inches yards miles fathoms leagues

Common collocations

  • square meters
  • cubic meters
  • linear meters
  • meters per second
  • kilometers per hour
  • meters above sea level
  • running meters
  • running meter

Word family

noun meter

Usage note

Meters is the plural of meter, a unit of length in the metric system. It is often used in scientific and technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I measured the length of the room in meters.
  2. The Olympic sprinter ran 200 meters in less than 20 seconds.
  3. The pool was 25 meters long for the swim meet.
  4. The marathon was 42.195 kilometers, or 26.2 miles.
  5. The ruler showed measurements in both inches and meters.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller
  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. -Martin Luther King, Jr.

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