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Miles - long-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Miles is a unit of distance used primarily in the United States and the UK, equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.6 kilometers. It measures how far something travels or how distant locations are.

miles

/maɪlz/ /maɪlz/

Definition:

A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers.

Synonyms:

leagues, kilometers, nautical miles

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

inches, centimeters

Common Collocations:

miles per hour, miles away, run for miles

Derivatives:

mileage, miler

Usage Tips:

Use "miles" for measuring long distances; avoid for short measurements like inches or feet.

Common Phrases:

miles apart, go the extra mile, miss by a mile

Etymology:

From Latin "milia," meaning "thousands," referring to paces in a Roman mile.

Examples:

  • 1. She walked five miles to reach the village.
  • 2. The car can travel 300 miles on a full tank.
  • 3. They live miles away from the city center.
  • 4. He runs ten miles every morning for exercise.

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