Synonyms of meter

meter 1 of 2

noun

as in rhythm

the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity

the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rhythm
• cadence
• drum
• beat
• emphasis
• measure
• throb
• accent
• stress
• movement
• accentuation
• sway
• swing
• trimeter
• tetrameter
• hexameter
• pentameter
• lilt
• backbeat

meter

2 of 2

verb

as in to measure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• measure
• portion
• share (out)
• split
• dispense
• divide
• deal
• hand out
• mete (out)
• ration
• part
• lot
• prorate
• administer
• dole out
• parcel (out)
• allot
• assign
• award
• admeasure
• distribute
• allocate
• apportion
• grant
• accord
• earmark
• allow
• reserve
• contribute
• give
• donate
• chip in
• reassign
• redistribute
• reallocate
• reapportion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• deprive (of)
• keep
• withhold
• retain
• stint
• appropriate
• begrudge
• confiscate
• arrogate

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• deny
• deprive (of)
• keep
• withhold
• retain
• stint
• appropriate
• begrudge
• confiscate
• arrogate

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