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mile

/maɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does mile mean?

noun

A unit of distance, equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, used to measure the length of a road or a race. A long distance, especially one that is difficult to travel.

Example

"The marathon was a mile longer than expected, but the runners persevered."

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