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meter

noun verb

Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmitəɹ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

noun

  1. Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

noun

  1. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

noun

  1. The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

verb

  1. Measure with a meter

    “Meter the flow of water”

verb

  1. Stamp with a meter indicating the postage

    “Meter the mail”

In context

Example Sentences

Meter the flow of water
Meter the mail

Similar words

Synonyms

metretimemeasurebeatcadence

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