Synonyms of meter

meter 1 of 2

noun

ˈmē-tər 

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

Related Words

• measure
• portion
• share (out)
• dispense
• deal
• split
• hand out
• divide
• 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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meter

Noun

The Triglav Lodge, Slovenia's highest-altitude guest hut at an elevation of 2,515 meters (8,251 feet), is using paper plates this summer to save water on dishes. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The automaker said the GV90 features a new high-performance electric motor system capable of up to 490 kilowatts (about 660 horsepower) and 800 Newton-meters (590 foot-pounds) of torque. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way. — Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026

Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments. — Shirl Leigh may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026