What does MILES mean?

Parts of Speech

miles is a noun and a plural form of mile.

Definitions

• a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet (1,609.344 meters).
• a great distance.

Pronunciations

• US: /maɪlz/
• UK: /maɪlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "mile" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning "thousand." It was originally used to describe a thousand paces or steps. The word "miles" is the plural form of "mile" and is used to refer to distances measured in miles. It is commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom as a unit of measure for distance, such as in road signs, maps, and directions.

Synonyms

• league
• kilometer
• nautical mile
• parsec

Related Words

• smile
• files
• tiles
• viles
• while

Example Sentences

• She jogged five miles every morning.
• The nearest gas station is 20 miles away.
• They drove for miles without seeing another car.