measure

verb B1 Neutral

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Meaning

To measure means to find out the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard unit.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "measure" with "measuring," which is the continuous form.

Example Sentences

Can you measure the table for me , please ?

How do you measure the length of this table ?

Please measure the length of the table before buying it .

We cannot measure the exact temperature without a thermometer .

Word in Context

My neighbor is baking a cake and asks me to help . She needs to measure the flour carefully because the recipe is for six people , not four . We talk quietly while we mix the ingredients and clean the bowls . After thirty minutes the kitchen smells warm and sweet .

Common Phrases

measure length measure weight measure time

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