B2
meter vs metric
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| meternoun/ˈmiː.tər/ | Meaning a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters | Goes with square meter | Example The pool is fifty meters long and two meters deep. |
| metricadjective/ˈmet.rɪk/ | Meaning using the system of measurement based on meters, grams and liters | Goes with metric system | Example Most countries use the metric system, but the United States does not. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The ship carries ten thousand tons of rice.