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kilo

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkiloʊ/ · UK /ˈkiːləʊ/

Forms: kilos

kilo means: A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams.

noun

KILOGRAMA2

A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams.

  • I bought a kilo of rice.
  • The apples cost three euros per kilo.
  • He has lost two kilos this month.

How to use it: a kilo of something (We need a kilo of flour.)

Similar words: kilogram

Common phrases: a kilo of, per kilo, half a kilo

KILOMETERC2

A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters.

  • We walked another kilo.
  • The village is about five kilos away.
  • He slowed down during the last kilo of the race.

Similar words: kilometer

Common phrases: one kilo away, last kilo, walk a kilo

Questions about kilo

What does kilo mean?

A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams.

What is kilo in other languages?

Türkçe: kilo · Español: kilo · Français: kilo · Deutsch: Kilo · Italiano: chilo · 日本語: キロ

How do you pronounce kilo?

In American English /ˈkiloʊ/; in British English /ˈkiːləʊ/.

How do you use kilo in a sentence?

I bought a kilo of rice. The apples cost three euros per kilo.

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