mile

noun
UK: /maɪl/
US: /maɪl/

  1. A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet (approximately 1.6 kilometers).

    1. My house is a mile from here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The marathon covers a distance of just over 26 miles. [ ] [ ]

  2. A long way or a great distance.

    1. He's gone the extra mile for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. She would go the extra mile to help her friends, always offering support. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stretch distance league
mile verb

  1. To travel a specified distance, especially at a fast pace or for a long time.

    1. We must mile quickly to reach the town. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete is trying to mile under four minutes which is very hard. [ ] [ ]
mile adjective

  1. Used to describe a race or competition that is one mile in distance.

    1. He is running the mile race today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mile run is always a popular event at the track meet. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mile" in English means: A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet (approximately 1.6 kilometers)., A long way or a great distance..

The phonetic transcription of "mile" is /maɪl/ in British English and /maɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mile": stretch, distance, league.

Example usage of "mile": "My house is a mile from here.". More examples on the page.