What is another word for verst?

Pronunciation: [vˈɜːst] (IPA)

Verst is a Russian word that is equivalent to about .6629 miles (1.0668 kilometers) in length. It was used in the past during the Russian Empire and Soviet Union as a unit of measurement for distance. Similar terms include "kilometer," "mile," and "league." However, these are not exact synonyms for verst. Some other related terms used in different regions include "ri," "roman mile," "stadion," and "cannon shot." Verst remains an important term in Russia, where its use continues to be predominant. Although there are equivalents in miles or kilometers, the use of verst remains significant to Russia's cultural heritage.

What are the hypernyms for Verst?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    unit of measurement, Historic Unit of Measurement, Old Russian Unit of Measurement, Pre-Metric System of Measurement, Russian Unit of Measurement, linear measurement.

What are the hyponyms for Verst?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Verst

From Moscow to Warsaw one travels a long and rather dreary seven hundred miles, the first half of which is characterized by such sameness, verst after verst, as to render the journey extremely monotonous.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Moreover the Austrians were advancing "a verst a minute."
"The Dark Forest"
Hugh Walpole
I said, "we're only a verst or two from the Austrians and not a sound to be heard.
"The Dark Forest"
Hugh Walpole

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