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Kilometer
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Simple meaning
What does Kilometer mean?
A kilometer is a metric unit for measuring distance.
Dictionary definition
A metric unit used to measure distance, equal to 1,000 meters.
Example sentences
Kilometer in a sentence
easy
The park is one kilometer from our house.
medium
The map showed that the trail was five kilometers long.
hard
Because a kilometer is longer than a meter, it is useful for measuring roads and travel distances.
Synonyms
Words like Kilometer
metric unitUse for a unit in the metric measurement system.
distance unitUse for a unit that measures how far apart places are.
Antonyms
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Word family
Kilometer word family
Base word
kilometer
noun
kilometers
Plural form, usually merged into the base entry.
noun
kilometre
Common alternate spelling in some countries.
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Practice 1
What is a kilometer?
A kilometer measures distance and equals 1,000 meters.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to kilometer?
A kilometer equals 1,000 meters.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses kilometer correctly?
Kilometer is used to measure distance.
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