metre
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Synonyms: mere, meare, mitre, mete, metra, metro, detre, etre, metr, metry, petre
Antonyms: mere, meare, mitre, mete, metra, metro, detre, etre, metr, metry, petre
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Noun
- The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
Verb
- Alternative spelling of meter.
Noun
- Rhythm or measure. The rhythm or measure in language (especially verse). The rhythm or measure in musical composition.
- The rhythm or measure in language (especially verse).
- The rhythm or measure in musical composition.
Verb
- To put into metrical form.
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