Meaning & Definition of word "Mile"
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Mile
/maɪl/
noun:
- 1. A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609.34 meters, commonly used in the United States.
- Example: The marathon is 26.2 miles long.
- 2. A significant distance, often used metaphorically to indicate a considerable extent or effort.
- Example: It feels like we walked a mile just to get to the bus stop.
- 3. In the context of time or effort, refers to a notable achievement or experience.
- Example: He went the extra mile to help his colleague finish the project.
Etymology
Middle English 'mille', from Old French 'mille', from Latin 'mille', meaning 'thousand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go the extra mile:
To make an extra effort beyond what is expected.
a mile a minute:
Very fast or rapidly.
take a mile:
To take advantage of someone or something.
Related Words
kilometer:
A unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
league:
A unit of distance varying in definition but often considered as three miles.
Slang Meanings of mile
Meaning: A long distance or journey.
Example Sentence: That concert was a mile away from my house.
Meaning: To measure something in terms of effort, as in 'give it a mile'.
Example Sentence: I had to give it a mile to finish that project on time.