mile
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/maɪl/
unit of distance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mille passus,' where 'mille' meant 'thousand' and 'passus' meant 'paces.'
Historical Evolution
'mille passus' transformed into the Old English word 'mil,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mile.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a thousand paces,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a unit of distance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet, commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The town is about 10 miles away from here.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35