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metred

/ˈmɛtəd/

/ˈmɛtərd/

metredadjective

more metred

Comp.

most metred

Super.

/ˈmɛtəd/

/ˈmɛtərd/

Translations

размеренный

The poem has a metred structure.

У стихотворения размеренная структура.

Additional translations

ритмичный

измеренный

Definitions

Having a specific rhythm or measure, especially in poetry or music.

The poem was beautifully metred, with each line following a precise rhythmic pattern.

Synonyms

metredpast participle

/ˈmiːtəd/

/ˈmitɚd/

Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb ‘metre’, describing something arranged in metrical rhythm.

Definitions

Arranged or provided with a specific meter or rhythmic measure.

The carefully metred verses exemplified classical poetic form.

Synonyms

metrenoun

Definitions

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.

The swimming pool is 25 metres long.

The rhythm of a piece of poetry, determined by the number and length of feet in a line.

The poem was written in iambic metre.

metreverb

metred

Past Simple

metred

Past Simple

metred

Past Participle

metring

Gerund

Rare, chiefly literary: to arrange text according to metrical form.

Definitions

To arrange (words or lines) in a particular metrical pattern.

The lyricist metred the verses to match the tune.

Synonyms

metreadjective

Definitions

Designating or measuring a length expressed in metres (usually in combination with a numeral and used attributively).

They installed a 15-metre fence around the field.