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Term: Metro

Description

Metro can refer to a variety of meanings, including:

1. As a noun, it commonly refers to an urban railway system with high capacity and frequent service.
2. As an adjective, it describes something related to a large city or a metropolitan area.
3. As a noun, it can also represent a local daily newspaper in certain areas.
4. As a prefix, it is used to describe metropolises or metropolitan regions.

Sample Sentences

Noun - Urban Railway System:

1. I take the metro to work every day. It's fast and convenient.
2. The metro was crowded during rush hour, but I managed to find a seat.

Adjective - Related to a Metropolitan Area:

1. The city enjoyed substantial growth due to its metro region's economic development.
2. She loves the vibrant nightlife of metro areas like New York City and Los Angeles.

Noun - Local Daily Newspaper:

1. I read an interesting article in the metro today about the upcoming elections.
2. The metro covers a wide range of topics, from politics to entertainment.

Prefix - Describing Metropolitan Regions:

1. He relocated to the metropolis of Tokyo to pursue his career in finance.
2. London is one of the world's most vibrant and diverse metro centers.

Related Products

• Metro Train Set - Amazon
• Metro Area Guidebook - Amazon
• Metro Newspaper Subscription - Amazon
• City Metro Map - Amazon