Mile Definition & Meaning
mile
- noun
- a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
- a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude
- a large distance; "he missed by a mile"
- a former British unit of length once used in navigation; equivalent to 6,000 feet (1828.8 meters)
- a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile
- an ancient Roman unit of length equivalent to 1620 yards
- a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km
- a footrace extending one mile; "he holds the record in the mile"
"Mile" in song lyrics
See how mile is used in real songs:
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"Round for round, town for town, got me spitting the green mile"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle -
"She's to the homies how she did it and she went the mile"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Flow On -
"I took a walk through thought and ran deeper than a mile"
Akbar — Those Who Say
Words that rhyme with mile
Usage tips for "mile"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mile to find words that pair well.