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English - Turkish
Mile
maɪl
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
mil, mil (mili), mil (milli)
Mile meanings in Turkish
mil
Example:
The city is five miles away.
Şehir beş mil uzaklıkta.
I ran a mile today.
Bugün bir mil koştum.
Usage: formalContext: Used in measurements of distance, especially in road signs and travel.
Note: The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system, commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. In Turkey, kilometers are more commonly used.
mil (mili)
Example:
He traveled a mile in ten minutes.
On dakikada bir mil yol aldı.
She walked a mile every day for exercise.
Egzersiz için her gün bir mil yürüdü.
Usage: formalContext: Used in fitness and health contexts to describe distance covered during various activities.
Note: In fitness contexts, people often refer to the mile as a benchmark for running and walking distances.
mil (milli)
Example:
The project moved a mile forward after the meeting.
Toplantıdan sonra proje bir mil ilerledi.
We've come a mile in our understanding of the issue.
Konu üzerindeki anlayışımızda bir mil yol katettik.
Usage: informalContext: Used metaphorically to describe progress or advancement in a task or situation.
Note: This usage is more figurative, expressing significant progress rather than a literal distance.
Mile's synonyms
kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, which is used in the metric system. It is approximately equal to 0.621 miles.
Example: The next town is about 5 kilometers away.
Note: Kilometer is a metric unit of length, whereas mile is an imperial unit of length.
league
A league is an old unit of distance that was commonly used in sea navigation, equal to about 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers.
Example: The ship sailed for many leagues before reaching the shore.
Note: League is an archaic unit of measurement primarily used in historical contexts, while mile is a modern unit of length.
nautical mile
A nautical mile is a unit of distance used in sea and air navigation, equal to approximately 1.15 statute miles or 1.85 kilometers.
Example: The lighthouse is located 2 nautical miles from the harbor.
Note: Nautical mile is specifically used in marine and aviation contexts, while mile is a general unit of length.
click
In military jargon, a click is slang for a kilometer, derived from the sound of the odometer in a military vehicle.
Example: The target is 2 clicks to the east.
Note: Click is an informal term used in military contexts, while mile is a standard unit of measurement.
Mile expressions, common phrases
Milestone
A significant event or achievement that marks a point of progress.
Example: Her graduation was a major milestone in her life.
Note: Derived from 'mile' but used metaphorically to indicate a significant point in a journey or development.
Miles away
To be lost in thought or daydreaming, not paying attention to the current situation.
Example: Her mind was miles away during the meeting.
Note: Uses 'miles' as a measure of distance to convey being mentally far from the present.
Make a mile
To cover a distance quickly or efficiently.
Example: With her quick pace, she could make a mile in no time.
Note: Refers to covering a physical distance, emphasizing speed or efficiency.
A mile a minute
Speaking very fast or at a rapid pace.
Example: He talks a mile a minute; it's hard to keep up with him.
Note: Uses 'mile' as a measure of speed, suggesting speaking quickly.
Go the extra mile
To make additional effort or do more than what is expected.
Example: She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.
Note: Derived from 'mile' but used figuratively to mean putting in extra effort or going beyond what is required.
Stone's throw away
Very close in distance; a short distance away.
Example: The beach is just a stone's throw away from our hotel.
Note: Uses 'stone's throw' instead of 'mile' to indicate a short distance, emphasizing proximity.
Mile a minute
At a very fast pace or speed.
Example: The roller coaster was going a mile a minute; it was thrilling!
Note: Similar to 'a mile a minute,' emphasizing rapid movement or speed.
Mile everyday (slang) expressions
On the same wavelength
This slang term means to be in agreement or understanding with someone.
Example: I feel like we're on the same wavelength when it comes to our music taste.
Note: This term is used figuratively to express rapport or compatibility, unlike the literal measurement of a mile.
Hit the ground running
This slang term means to begin a new activity or job with maximum effort and energy.
Example: She started her new job and hit the ground running, quickly adapting to her tasks.
Note: The emphasis here is on starting strong and maintaining momentum, similar to the distance covered when running a mile.
Pound the pavement
This slang term means to actively seek something, usually employment or opportunities, by going out and physically looking for it.
Example: In order to find a job, you have to pound the pavement and distribute your resume to various places.
Note: It reflects the physical act of walking or traveling on foot, similar to covering a distance commonly associated with a mile.
Crying mile
This slang term means crying a lot or crying intensely.
Example: When she saw the surprise her friends prepared for her birthday, she was crying mile.
Note: This term exaggerates the amount of tears shed, comparing it to the distance of a mile for dramatic effect.
Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile
This saying means that if you give someone a small opportunity or freedom, they will try to take advantage of it by taking more than what was originally offered.
Example: I let him borrow my car once, and now he's asking to borrow it every weekend. Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile, right?
Note: The comparison of giving an inch and taking a mile reflects the concept of taking advantage of a situation beyond what was initially permitted, resembling the idea of exploiting a small concession.
Move the goalposts
This slang term means changing the terms of an agreement or setting new conditions after the initial ones were already agreed upon.
Example: Every time we agree on a deadline, he tends to move the goalposts and ask for more time.
Note: The term originates from sports where the goalposts mark the scoring area; moving them shifts the target, akin to altering the terms of an agreement.
Mile - Examples
The next town is 10 miles away.
Bir sonraki kasaba 10 mil uzaklıkta.
The milestone marks the halfway point of the journey.
Kilometre taşı yolculuğun yarı noktasını işaret ediyor.
The signpost shows the distance in miles.
Yol tabelası mesafeyi miller cinsinden gösteriyor.
Mile grammar
Mile - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mile
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): miles
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mile
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mile Contains 1 syllables: mile
Phonetic transcription: ˈmī(-ə)l
mile , ˈmī( ə)l (The red syllable is stressed)
Mile - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mile: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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