miles
word · lemma: mile
Definition
A mile is a unit of distance, commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to about 1.6 kilometers. 'Miles' is the plural form, referring to more than one mile.
Usage & Nuances
'Miles' is used for plural (more than one) distances. Common phrases: 'miles away', 'for miles', 'go the extra mile'. Not to be confused with 'kilometers', which is used in most countries outside the US and UK. In figurative use, 'miles' can mean a very great distance or difference, even emotionally or metaphorically.
Example Sentences
The city is ten miles from here.
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He can run five miles without stopping.
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There were miles of traffic on the highway.
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Her house is miles away from the nearest store.
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You could see for miles from the top of the hill.
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Those two ideas are miles apart.
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