mile
word
/ˈmaɪɫ/
myl
/mˈaɪl/
myl
Definition
A mile is a unit of distance used mainly in the US and the UK. It is equal to about 1.6 kilometers.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for road distances, running, and travel. In informal English, 'miles' can also mean 'a lot' or 'far more', as in 'This one is miles better.' Do not confuse it with 'meter' or 'kilometer'.
Spanish: millaPortuguese (BR): milhaPortuguese (PT): milhaChinese (Simplified): 英里Chinese (Traditional): 英里Hindi: मीलArabic: ميلBengali: মাইলRussian: миляJapanese: マイルVietnamese: dặmKorean: 마일Turkish: milUrdu: میلIndonesian: mil
Example Sentences
My school is two miles from my house.
basic
We walked a mile in the rain.
basic
The gas station is half a mile away.
basic
I haven’t run a mile in years.
natural
The view at the top was worth every mile.
natural
This phone is miles better than my old one.
natural