mile
A unit of distance used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.6 kilometers. It is frequently used to describe the distance between locations or the length of a journey.
Examples
3 of 5I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.
I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.
The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.
The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.
It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.
It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'mille,' which means one thousand; a Roman mile was originally 1,000 double-paces of a soldier.
Quick Quiz
The grocery store is only one ___ away from my house.
Correct!
The correct answer is: mile
Examples
I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.
everydayI walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.
The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.
formalThe proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.
It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.
informalIt's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.
The study measured the average speed of vehicles over a five-mile stretch of highway.
academicThe study measured the average speed of vehicles over a five-mile stretch of highway.
The company reimburses employees at a rate of fifty cents per mile traveled for work.
businessThe company reimburses employees at a rate of fifty cents per mile traveled for work.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
go the extra mile
go the extra mile
a mile a minute
a mile a minute
miss by a mile
miss by a mile
Often Confused With
A mile is longer than a kilometer; one mile is about 1.6 kilometers.
A nautical mile is used for sea and air travel and is slightly longer than a land mile.
Usage Notes
The word 'mile' is standard in the US and UK for road distances and speed limits. In most other countries, the metric 'kilometer' is used instead.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the singular 'mile' when referring to multiple units (e.g., saying 'five mile' instead of 'five miles').
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'mille,' which means one thousand; a Roman mile was originally 1,000 double-paces of a soldier.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'mille passus,' meaning a thousand paces.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The mile is a deeply rooted cultural unit of measurement in the US and UK, persisting despite the global shift toward the metric system.
Quick Quiz
The grocery store is only one ___ away from my house.
Correct!
The correct answer is: mile
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