Word METRE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

metre

🇺🇸 [ˈmiːtər]

Meanings

A unit of measurement in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters, used worldwide to measure length. The metre is fundamental in many scientific and engineering applications, as well as everyday tasks.

Examples

• The room measures five metres in length.
• He ran a hundred-metre race.
• The depth of the pool is three metres.

Synonyms

meter • measure • unit

Antonyms

inch • foot • yard