Word KILOMETRE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

kilometre

🇺🇸 [ˈkɪləˌmiːtər]

Meanings

A metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters, commonly used to measure distances on land. It is widely used around the world in place of miles and is part of the International System of Units. This unit is especially popular in transportation, athletics, and geography.

Examples

• They walked five kilometres to reach the village.
• The marathon is 42.195 kilometres long.
• The nearest town is about ten kilometres away from here.

Synonyms

km • metric mile • klick

Antonyms

mile • yard • foot