milestone
gb/mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/ us/mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
B1
Inglês
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important stage or event
An important time or event that shows progress in someone’s life, work, or a plan.
Padrão de uso:
a milestone in [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "milestone" with only the physical stone by a road and do not realize it is more commonly used for important life or project events. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as "a milestone of my career" instead of the natural "a milestone in my career" or "a career milestone."
Sinónimos
landmark (Often used in similar way, especially for events or achievements that are historically or socially very important.)
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turning point (Highlights a moment when things start to change direction, not just an important stage.)
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benchmark (Focuses more on a standard or level of quality used for comparison, especially in business or testing.)
Antónimos
setback (Refers to a problem that stops or delays progress, the opposite of moving forward at an important stage.)
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minor event (Something small and not important, the opposite of a milestone’s significance.)
Colocações
major milestone
|significant milestone
|reach a milestone
|mark a milestone
|career milestone
|developmental milestone
Temas
life
|work
|projects
|history
|core_vocabulary
|education
|business
Exemplos
- Finishing her first novel was a major milestone in her writing career.
- The company celebrated a key milestone when it reached one million users.
- Their wedding was an important milestone in their relationship.
- Winning the championship marked a milestone in the club’s long history.
- The project has passed several milestones, but there is still a lot of work to do.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Graduating from university was a big milestone in his life.
- Getting my first job was a milestone for me.
- This contract is an important milestone in our business.
- The scientist’s discovery was a milestone in medical research.
- Learning to drive was a milestone in her independence.
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stone marker showing distance
A stone sign beside a road that shows how far it is to or from a place.
Padrão de uso:
a milestone on [a road]
Erro comum:
Learners may think this physical meaning is the main one in modern English, but the figurative sense of an important stage is much more common. They may also confuse "milestone" and "mile" and say "We passed three miles" when they mean "We passed three milestones."
Sinónimos
milepost (Very close in meaning and often used instead of "milestone," especially in American English for both literal and figurative use.)
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distance marker (A more general and descriptive term for any sign that shows distance, not only stone ones.)
Antónimos
destination (A milestone marks distance along the way, while a destination is the final place you travel to.)
Colocações
old milestone
|stone milestone
|roadside milestone
|weathered milestone
Temas
travel
|transport
|history
|transportation
|space
Exemplos
- An old stone milestone by the road shows that the town is five miles away.
- We stopped to rest next to a milestone that marked the halfway point of our journey.
- The historic trail is still lined with milestones from the 18th century.
- The cyclist leaned his bike against a milestone at the side of the road.
- The moss-covered milestone was almost hidden in the grass.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is a small milestone next to the road.
- The milestone says the city is ten miles away.
- We walked until we reached the next milestone.
- Tourists took photos of the old milestone.
- The milestone stands between the trees by the road.
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milestone
IPA
GB/mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
US/mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
Sílabas e acento
mile - stone (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mile)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: milestone
- Plural: milestones
Família de palavras
Forms
milestones
noun
Expressões
developmental milestone
1/dɪvˌɛləpmˈɛntəl mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
key stage in child development
A skill or ability, like walking or talking, that shows a new stage in how a child grows and develops.
Exemplos
- Walking is an important developmental milestone for most babies around one year old.
- Parents are often encouraged to track their child’s developmental milestones.
- Speaking in short sentences is a common developmental milestone at this age.
developmental milestone
1/dɪvˌɛləpmˈɛntəl mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
typical age-related achievement
an important skill that most children learn around a certain age
Exemplos
- Walking alone is a developmental milestone that many children reach around their first birthday.
- Parents often ask whether their baby is meeting key developmental milestones.
- Missing one developmental milestone does not always mean there is a serious problem.
major milestone
1/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
very important stage
A very important time or event that shows big progress in life, work, or a plan.
Exemplos
- Buying their first home was a major milestone for the couple.
- The discovery is a major milestone in cancer research.
- Launching the product in Asia is a major milestone for the company.
mark a milestone
1/mˈɑɹk ə mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
celebrate an important stage
To celebrate or show in a special way that an important point or event has happened.
Exemplos
- The ceremony marks a milestone in the city’s redevelopment plan.
- They held a party to mark this milestone in their daughter’s life.
- A special event will mark the milestone of the hospital’s 100th anniversary.
milestone birthday
1/mˈaɪlstˌoʊn bˈɚθdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
birthday at key age
A birthday at an age that many people see as very important, like 18, 21, 30, 40, or 50.
Exemplos
- She is planning a big party for her milestone birthday next year.
- Turning forty was a milestone birthday that made him think about his goals.
- For her milestone birthday, her friends organized a surprise trip.
reach a milestone
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
achieve an important stage
To get to an important time or point that shows progress in something.
Exemplos
- The startup reached a milestone when it became profitable for the first time.
- We’ve reached an important milestone in the project and can now start testing the product.
- She felt proud to reach this milestone in her recovery process.
significant milestone
1/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkənt mˈaɪlstˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
notably important stage
An important and clearly noticeable time or event that shows progress.
Exemplos
- This agreement represents a significant milestone in the peace process.
- Turning thirty felt like a significant milestone in his life.
- The team passed a significant milestone when they completed the first full test.