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 hot spring water here is drawn from 2,000 meters underground, and the indoor bath area runs through a carbonated bath, a silk bath, a jet bath and a proper cold bath, plus a sauna and a women-only salt sauna. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Resinous pine cones can also ignite and be hurled hundreds of meters by wind, helping fire spread. — ABC News, 31 July 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