Word: Mile

Pronunciation

/maɪl/

Definitions

• Noun: A unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, equivalent to 1,760 yards or approximately 1,609 meters. For example: “They ran a mile every morning.”
• Verb (informal): Travel or cover a distance of one mile. For example: “We’ve already mile-ed this route several times.”
• Noun (idiomatic): A great distance, often used hyperbolically to emphasize the magnitude of a gap or difference. For example: “We’re miles apart in our opinions.”

Phrases

• “A mile a minute”: At a very fast pace or speed.
• “Go the extra mile”: To make a special effort beyond what is expected or required.
• “Mile marker”: A sign along a road indicating the distance traveled in miles from a fixed point, often used as a reference for navigation.

Example Sentences

• Noun (unit of length): “The marathon covers a distance of 26.2 miles.”
• Verb (informal): “She bikes to work every day, so she’s used to mile-ing that route by now.”
• Idiomatic: “Our tastes in music differ by miles.”

Synonyms

• Kilometer (in metric systems)
• League (a historical unit longer than a mile)
• Length (in general terms)
• Distance (as a more abstract term)