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Word entry · 5 letters

miles

Best crossword clue

"Plural of mile"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /maɪlz/Sorted eilmsStarts with MEnds with S1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Units of distance equal to 5,280 feet.

Word origin

From Old French given name Milo, of problematic origin, possibly from an unknown Germanic element, or a short form of Slavic names beginning with mil- "grace, favor". The English form is associated by folk etymology with Latin mīles (“soldier”).

Used in a sentence

  • 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.

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