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Kilo
Sounds like
keeloh
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Simple meaning
What does Kilo mean?
Kilo means one thousand in many measurement words.
Dictionary definition
A word or prefix meaning one thousand, often used in measurements such as kilogram or kilometer.
Example sentences
Kilo in a sentence
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Kilo can mean one thousand in a measurement word.
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The word kilogram begins with kilo because it measures thousands of grams.
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Understanding kilo helps readers make sense of science and math vocabulary.
Synonyms
Words like Kilo
thousandUse for the number meaning of kilo.
measurement prefixUse when kilo is attached to a unit word.
Antonyms
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Word family
Kilo word family
Base word
kilo
noun
kilos
Plural form, usually merged into the base entry.
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Quick practice
Try Kilo
Practice 1
What does kilo mean?
Kilo means one thousand in many metric words.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to kilo?
Kilo often means one thousand.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The prefix ____ in kilometer means one thousand.
Kilo is the prefix that means one thousand.
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