MetroAn urban train network, often running below ground usually means an undergroundLocated below the surface of the earth city railway system. In some places, it is the everyday word for the city subwayA rail transport system in a city, often built below streets.

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Pronunciation

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Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈmɛtroʊ/

Easy pronunciation: MET-roh (approximate spelling).

Stress: Stress the first syllable.

Used for a city underground rail system.

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Metro Meaning

a city train system that runs underground

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an electric railway system that runs below ground, usually in a city

Example: We took the metro to get across the city quickly.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• subway — Common substitute in American English for an underground city railway system.
• tube — Used especially in London for the underground railway.
• underground — Common British term for an underground city railway system.
• subway system — Works as a close equivalent when referring to the whole rail network.

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Metro Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• subway
• tube
• underground
• subway system

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Common Mistakes

• People sometimes use metro as if it means any train, but it specifically refers to an urban underground rail system.
• It can vary by country: the same kind of transport may be called the subway, tube, or underground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does metro mean?

Metro means an underground electric railway system in a city. In different countries, people may also call it the subway, tube, or underground.

What is a synonym for metro?

Common synonyms are subway, tube, and underground. Subway system can also work when you mean the network as a whole.

Is metro the same as subway?

Yes, in everyday use they usually refer to the same kind of city rail system, though the word used depends on the country.

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