mile
Americannoun
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Also called statute mile. a unit of distance on land in English-speaking countries equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards (1.609 kilometers).
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any of various other units of distance or length at different periods and in different countries.
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a notable distance or margin: mi, mi.
missed the target by a mile.
noun
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Also called: statute mile. a unit of length used in the UK, the US, and certain other countries, equal to 1760 yards. 1 mile is equivalent to 1.609 34 kilometres
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See nautical mile
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See Swedish mile
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any of various units of length used at different times and places, esp the Roman mile, equivalent to 1620 yards
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informal (often plural) a great distance; great deal
he missed by a mile
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a race extending over a mile
adverb
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A unit of length in the US Customary System, equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (about 1.61 kilometers).
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Also called statute mile
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See nautical mile See Table at measurement
Etymology
Origin of mile
First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English mīl, from Latin mīlle (passus); mīlle, mīlia (passuum) “a thousand (paces), thousands of paces”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On her visit, Mahmood also inspected dormitory accommodation for new arrivals to Denmark at a reception centre in a rural location, 16 miles from the Danish capital.
From BBC
At its narrowest point, it is roughly 20 miles wide, with shipping lanes only 2 miles wide.
From MarketWatch
At its narrowest point, it is roughly 20 miles wide, with shipping lanes only 2 miles wide.
From MarketWatch
Two books have been returned to a library almost 50 years past their due date after being spotted in a charity shop 60 miles away.
From BBC
I’d journeyed 6,500 miles from my home in Nashville, and I was here to win.
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