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metamorphosis	the changes in form of some living things as they grow. The change from caterpillar to butterfly or from tadpole to frog are examples of metamorphoses. [2 definitions]
metaphor	a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing, as, for example, when a man says that his wife is a diamond.
meteor	a bright streak or flash in the sky which occurs when small pieces of space material enter our atmosphere and burn up, often called a shooting star.
meteorite	a piece of rock from outer space that has landed on Earth.
meteorologist	a scientist who studies the weather and things that occur in the Earth's atmosphere. Some meteorologists forecast the weather.
meteorology	the science that studies the earth's weather and atmosphere.
-meter	a suffix that means "measure," or "a device for measuring."
meter¹	the basic unit of length of the metric system, equal to one hundred centimeters or 3.28 feet.
meter²	a particular rhythmic pattern or the rhythmic pattern of units or feet of poetry. [3 definitions]
meter³	a device that measures or records distance, speed, time, quantity, or degree.
methane	a gas made of carbon and hydrogen atoms that is stored in and collected from the earth. Methane is used for heating and cooking in the form of natural gas.
method	a way of doing something. [2 definitions]
meticulous	very careful or precise.
metre	a spelling of "meter¹" (unit of measure) and "meter²" (musical time) used in Canada and Britain. See "meter" for more information.
metric¹	having to do with the metric or international system of measurement.
metric system	a system of weights and measures that is based on the number ten.
metric ton	a unit of weight equal to one thousand kilograms.
metronome	a device that marks a regular period of time with a clicking sound. A metronome can be set at different speeds and is used by musicians to keep time during practice.
metropolis	a large city.
metropolitan	having to do with a large city and the communities around it.
mew¹	a small cry made by a cat. [2 definitions]

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