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Metre

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

Definition

A metric unit of length equal to 100 centimeters.

Synonyms & similar words

time m beat measure cadence meter meter yardstick rod stick rule length span ruler yard foot inch centimeter millimeter kilometer decimeter dekameter hectometer

Synonyms by register

Formal

rhythm cadence pattern structure

Informal

beat pulse flow groove

Literary

measure time

Antonyms

chaos disorder randomness imbalance anarchy

Common collocations

  • poetic metre
  • iambic metre
  • trochaic metre
  • anapestic metre
  • dactylic metre
  • common metre
  • regular metre

Word family

noun metre
adjective metrical

Usage note

In British English, 'metre' refers to a unit of length. In American English, the spelling is 'meter'. The word 'metre' primarily refers to the rhythmic structure of a verse or a line of poetry.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy a metre of fabric to make a dress.
  2. The race is measured in metres.
  3. The distance from my house to the park is 50 metres.
  4. The pole was exactly two metres long.
  5. The building is 10 metres tall.

Quotes

  • 'A metre is always longer than a yard,' said Sniff.
  • 'A metre is always more than a yard,' said Snufkin.
  • 'A metre is always a metre,' said Snufkin. 'But sometimes it's stretched.'

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