Mile — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmī(-ə)l/

Meaning & Definition of Mile

Mile (noun)

  1. any of various units of distance
  2. a unit equal to 5280 feet
  3. nautical mile

Mile (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a long distance

    "the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor"

    similar: afar, country mile, far cry, long haul
    related: infinity, light-year
    opposite: hair, inch, step, stone's throw

Related Entry: Country mile (noun)

Country mile is a different word from Mile. The synonyms below are for country mile, not for mile.

  1. a long distance

    "the distance from the car to the concert hall felt like a country mile in her new high heels"

    similar: afar, far cry, long haul, mile
    related: infinity, light-year
    opposite: hair, inch, step, stone's throw

Related Entry: A mile a minute (phrase)

A mile a minute is a different word from Mile. The synonyms below are for a mile a minute, not for mile.

  1. with great speed

    "She was typing at a mile a minute."

    similar: apace, briskly, chop-chop, double-quick, fast, fleetly, full tilt, hastily, hell-for-leather, hot, lickety-split, posthaste, presto, pronto, quick, quickly, rapidly, snappily, soon, speedily, swift, swiftly, at full throttle, at full tilt, by leaps and bounds, in a hurry, in short order, like a shot, like gangbusters, like wildfire
    related: immediately, promptly, readily, impetuously, impulsively, rashly, recklessly, abruptly, suddenly, energetically, vigorously
    opposite: slow, slowly
    near: laggardly, lingeringly, ploddingly, sluggishly, deliberately, leisurely, belatedly, delinquently, tardily

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mile

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mile:

afar, country mile, far cry, long haul

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mile

Words with the opposite meaning of Mile:

hair, inch, step, stone's throw

Related Words for Mile

infinity, light-year

Origin & Etymology of Mile

Middle English, from Old English mīl, from Latin milia miles, from milia passuum, literally, thousands of paces, from milia, plural of mille thousand

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mile

Words & Phrases Containing Mile

Mile High Club, air mile, a mile a minute, country mile, last mile, nautical mile, pound mile, sea mile, statute mile

Frequently Asked Questions about Mile

What does "Mile" mean?

"Mile" means any of various units of distance. As a noun, it is defined as: any of various units of distance.

What is another word for "Mile"?

Other words for "Mile" include afar, country mile, far cry and long haul. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mile" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Mile"?

Antonyms of "Mile" include hair, inch, step and stone's throw.

How do you use "Mile" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mile" in a sentence: "the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor".

Is "Mile" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mile" is a noun.

Is "Mile" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Mile" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Mile"?

"Mile" is pronounced /ˈmī(-ə)l/.

What is the origin of the word "Mile"?

"Mile" comes from Middle English, from Old English mīl, from Latin milia miles, from milia passuum, literally, thousands of paces, from milia, plural of mille thousand. First known use: before 12th century.