CEFR A1

kilometre

noun

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 1,000 metres, used in the metric system.

Examples

The town is about ten kilometres away.
He ran a distance of five kilometres.

Synonyms: meter, mile

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kilometre (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/

Definition

A unit of length equal to 1,000 metres, used in the metric system.

Examples

The town is about ten kilometres away.
He ran a distance of five kilometres.
The hotel is just a short kilometre from the beach.

How to Use kilometre

kilometres away (prepositional phrase): The distance from a place. — "The airport is 20 kilometres away."
kilometres per hour (collocation): A unit for measuring speed. — "Cars travel at about 100 kilometres per hour on the highway."

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