miles

See also: Miles, mīlēs, and mi-les

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maɪlz/

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• Rhymes: -aɪlz

Noun

miles

1. plural of mile
2. (informal) A great distance in space or time.

   His final shot missed the bullseye by miles.

   From the top of the hill you can see for miles.

   No need to hurry. The deadline is miles away.

Adverb

miles (not comparable)

1. much; a lot (used to emphasise a comparative)

   Her new paintings are miles better than her older ones.

   • 1972, Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Knopf, page 129:

     The recipe was miles too strong.

Anagrams

• Imels, Liems, Selim, limes, milse, misle, slime, smile

French

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Noun

miles ?

1. plural of mile