Elementary 2 - Places & Measures

Here you will learn some English words about places and measures, such as "meter", "anywhere", and "mile", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 2
somewhere [pronoun]

an unspecified or unknown place

Ex: We 'll find somewhere to celebrate tonight .
anywhere [pronoun]

any place at all, without specification

Ex: He does n't have anywhere to live .
meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters .

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The river stretches for 200 kilometers before reaching the ocean .
foot [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The depth of the swimming pool is 5 feet .
mile [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

Ex: The highway exit is just a few miles ahead .
pound [noun]

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

Ex: The recipe called for two pounds of flour to make a large batch of bread .
highway [noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: She enjoyed the scenic views along the coastal highway .
downtown [noun]

the main business area of a city or town located at its center

Ex: The downtown is home to many skyscrapers and corporate headquarters .
path [noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: She walked along the path every morning .