mileage
gb/mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ us/mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 8900
fogyasztás, távolság, megtett távolság, futásteljesítmény, kilométeróra-állás, hasznot húz valamiből, jó hasznát veszi valaminek, kihoz valamit valamiből, kilométerpénz, kilométerenkénti költségtérítés
NOUN
B1
1
fogyasztás
B1
Usage pattern:
[a vehicle] gets [good/bad] mileage
This small hybrid gets excellent gas mileage in the city.
Ez a kis hibrid autó városban kiváló fogyasztást produkál.
You’ll save money if you choose a car with better mileage.
Pénzt takaríthatsz meg, ha alacsonyabb fogyasztású autót választasz.
My old truck has terrible mileage, so I try not to drive it too far.
As tires wear out, your fuel mileage can drop significantly.
The new model promises higher mileage without losing power.
Learner examples
My car gets good mileage on the highway.
Az autóm autópályán keveset fogyaszt.
We bought a new car because it has better mileage.
Azért vettünk új autót, mert alacsonyabb a fogyasztása.
If you drive slowly, you can improve your mileage.
This big SUV has very poor mileage.
High mileage is important when gas is expensive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"How much gas does your car mileage?"* instead of *"What mileage does your car get?"* or *"How many miles per gallon does it get?"*. They may also confuse "mileage" with "milage" (incorrect spelling).
Meaning
fuel efficiency in miles
Collocations
good mileage
|poor mileage
|fuel mileage
|gas mileage
|improve mileage
|get better mileage
Synonyms
fuel efficiency (More technical and formal; used in engineering and environmental contexts, while "mileage" is more everyday.)
Antonyms
inefficiency (Suggests using more fuel than necessary to travel the same distance, the opposite of good mileage.)
Themes
transport
|cars
|environment
|transportation
|technology
Definition
How many miles a car or other vehicle can go with a certain amount of fuel, for example one gallon or one liter.
The number of miles a vehicle can travel on a particular amount of fuel, especially considered as good or bad fuel efficiency.
NOUN
B1
2
távolság
A2
Usage pattern:
the mileage from [place] to [place]
What’s the mileage from London to Edinburgh by road?
Mekkora a közúti távolság London és Edinburgh között?
The rental company charges extra if your mileage goes over 1,000 miles a week.
Az autókölcsönző felárat számít fel, ha a megtett távolság meghaladja a heti 1000 mérföldet.
We logged all the mileage for our summer road trip.
You should check the route online to see the exact mileage.
The app automatically tracks your running mileage each week.
Learner examples
The mileage from my house to work is ten miles.
Az otthonom és a munkahelyem közötti távolság tíz mérföld.
We wrote down the mileage for every trip.
Minden útnál felírtuk a megtett távolságot.
The total mileage for the day was 200 miles.
He runs a lot of mileage every month.
They asked about the mileage of our holiday trip.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "kilometrage" or similar non-standard forms when talking about kilometers. In English, you still say "distance" or give the number in kilometers, not *"kilometrage"*.
Meaning
distance in miles
Collocations
total mileage
|round-trip mileage
|annual mileage
|high annual mileage
|calculate the mileage
|estimate the mileage
Synonyms
distance (More general and not limited to miles, but often used in the same contexts when the unit is clear.)
Antonyms
proximity (Refers to nearness or a short distance, the opposite situation of a long mileage between places.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|transportation
Definition
The number of miles from one place to another, or the number of miles you travel.
The distance in miles between two places, or the distance that has been or will be traveled.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[a vehicle] has [high/low] mileage
The car looks nice, but the mileage is over 180,000 miles.
Szép az autó, de már több mint 180 000 mérföldet futott.
Always check the mileage before buying a used car.
Használt autó vásárlása előtt mindig ellenőrizd a futásteljesítményt.
Because of the low mileage, the dealer raised the price.
His company car has very high mileage after just two years.
The warranty is only valid up to a mileage of 60,000 miles.
Learner examples
This used car has high mileage.
Ennek a használt autónak nagy a futásteljesítménye.
I want a car with low mileage.
Alacsony futásteljesítményű autót szeretnék.
Please write down the mileage before the trip.
The mileage on my car is 50,000 miles.
We checked the mileage when we rented the car.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"my car has much miles"* instead of *"my car has high mileage"* or *"my car has a lot of miles on it"*. Use "high mileage" to talk about a car driven a lot.
Meaning
total miles on a vehicle
Collocations
high mileage
|low mileage
|mileage on the clock
|check the mileage
|mileage limit
|mileage warranty
Synonyms
odometer reading (More technical; directly refers to the number shown on the gauge, while "mileage" is the more common everyday term.)
Antonyms
low mileage (Describes a vehicle that has been driven a relatively small number of miles, the opposite of high mileage.)
Themes
cars
|business
|daily life
|transportation
Definition
How many miles a car or other vehicle has driven in its whole life.
The total number of miles that a vehicle has been driven, often used to judge its condition or value.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
get [a lot of] mileage out of [something]
The campaign got a lot of political mileage out of that one photograph.
A kampány sok politikai hasznot húzott abból az egy fényképből.
She managed to get surprising mileage out of a very simple idea.
Sikerült meglepően sokat kihoznia egy nagyon egyszerű ötletből.
Commentators say the story still has plenty of media mileage left.
He tried to get more mileage out of the joke, but the audience had already heard it.
The company is hoping to get extra marketing mileage from the new logo.
Learner examples
The politician got a lot of mileage out of that speech.
A politikus sok hasznot húzott abból a beszédből.
We got good mileage out of that old computer program.
Sokáig jó hasznát vettük annak a régi számítógépes programnak.
She gets emotional mileage out of talking about the past.
The TV show is still getting mileage from that storyline.
He tried to get more mileage out of the same old idea.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes take this meaning literally and expect it to involve physical distance. In expressions like "get a lot of mileage out of something", it is figurative and means getting a lot of benefit or repeated use, not actually traveling miles.
Meaning
amount of benefit or use
Collocations
get a lot of mileage out of
|get more mileage out of
|political mileage
|media mileage
|emotional mileage
|limited mileage
Synonyms
benefit (Broader and more neutral; "mileage" often implies repeated or extended use of the same thing for benefit.)
Antonyms
waste (Suggests using something without getting benefit, the opposite of getting much mileage from it.)
Themes
business
|media
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How much benefit or use someone gets from something, like an idea, a story, or a product.
The amount of advantage, benefit, or use that someone gets from something, especially over a period of time.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
claim mileage for [a trip]
Employees can claim mileage for travel to client sites.
Az alkalmazottak kilométerpénzt számolhatnak el az ügyfelek telephelyeire tett utak után.
The company increased the mileage allowance due to rising fuel costs.
A vállalat a növekvő üzemanyagárak miatt megemelte a kilométerpénzt.
You need to keep a log of your business mileage for tax purposes.
Our standard mileage rate is 45 cents per mile.
Mileage expenses must be approved by your manager before reimbursement.
Learner examples
I can claim mileage for this work trip.
Erre a munkaútra kilométerpénzt számolhatok el.
The company pays a mileage allowance.
A cég kilométerpénzt fizet.
Please write your mileage expenses on this form.
Our mileage rate is high this year.
She records her mileage for the tax office.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with simple distance and say *"I will get mileage"* when they mean *"I will travel many miles"*. In business English, "get mileage" usually refers to money you receive per mile, not just the distance.
Meaning
per-mile payment or allowance
Collocations
mileage allowance
|mileage rate
|claim mileage
|mileage reimbursement
|standard mileage
|mileage expenses
Synonyms
per-mile rate (More explicit about being a rate of payment, while "mileage" is the standard accounting term.)
Antonyms
flat fee (A single fixed payment not based on distance, the opposite of a mileage-based payment.)
Themes
business
|money
|work
|finance
|transportation
Definition
Money that a company pays for each mile you travel for work.
A payment or allowance calculated by the number of miles traveled, especially for work or business purposes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mileage
IPA
GB/mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ/
US/mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
mileage (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mileage)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mileage
- Plural: mileage, mileages
Word family
Expressions
get mileage out of
1/ɡˈɛt mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ ˈaʊt əv/
idiom
get repeated benefit from
To use something many times and get a lot of benefit or advantage from it.
Examples
- She gets a lot of mileage out of that one funny story.
- The company is still getting mileage out of its old advertising campaign.
- He tried to get more mileage out of the joke, but nobody laughed the second time.
your mileage may vary
1/jˈʊɹ mˈaɪlɪd͡ʒ mˈeɪ vˈɛɹi/
idiom
informal
results differ for each person
Your results or experience may not be the same as mine or someone else’s.
Examples
- This software worked well for me, but your mileage may vary.
- Some people love that diet, but your mileage may vary, so talk to a doctor first.
- The shortcut saved me an hour, though your mileage may vary depending on traffic.