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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
- /ˈmeʒə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
Definitions of measure word
- noun measure a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
- noun measure a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
- noun measure an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
- noun measure the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
- noun measure the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
- noun measure a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
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Origin of measure
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English mesure, from Middle French, from Latin mēnsūra, equivalent to mēns(us), past participle of mētīrī “to measure, mete” + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Measure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
measure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
measure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for measure
noun measure
- part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- quota — the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.
- breadth — The breadth of something is the distance between its two sides.
- shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- weight — the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.
verb measure
- peg — a female given name, form of Peggy.
- compute — To compute a quantity or number means to calculate it.
- survey — to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- average — An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
Antonyms for measure
noun measure
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inaction — absence of action; idleness.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
verb measure
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
Top questions with measure
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