Mile

usgb/maɪl/
noun

A unit of measurement equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.609 kilometers.

The park is ten miles away from my house.
Visual representation of "mile" - a unit of measurement equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.609 kilometers.

Often appears as...

  • miles away
  • mile marker
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Measurement Precision

The mile as a unit is precise and used in formal contexts like science, where exact distance matters.

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The rover traveled 12 miles on Mars.
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Cultural Relevance

Some cultures prefer kilometers. Understand both to follow conversations in different countries.

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Canada uses kilometers, not miles, for distances.
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