Meanings
nounformal
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
ایک طویلائی کی اکائی جو میٹرک سسٹم میں ہے، جو 100 سینٹی میٹر کے برابر ہے۔
میٹر
meter
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- measurement in metres
- convert to metres
- distance in metres
Example Sentences
The room is six metres long.
کمرہ چھ میٹر لمبا ہے۔
Kamra chhay meter lamba hai.
The track is 400 metres in length.
ٹریک کی لمبائی 400 میٹر ہے۔
Track ki lambai 400 meter hai.
He ran three kilometres, which is 3000 metres.
اس نے تین کلومیٹر دوڑا، جو 3000 میٹر ہے۔
Us ne teen kilometer daura, jo 3000 meter hai.
Easily Confused With
meters:Meters is the American English spelling, while metres is the British English spelling.
Word Family
meter
nounمیٹر
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a ruler that measures in metres.
Imagine a measuring tape that shows metres.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "metron" — measure
First known use: 18th century
The term 'metre' originated from the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure. It was adopted in the late 18th century as a standard unit of length.