miles
Translation
miles
Examples
We drove for many miles.
We drove for many miles.
This car is miles better than the old one.
This car is miles better than the old one.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) miles a unit of distance It's about 10 miles to the city.
miles ((adjective)) much (better/worse/etc.) This one is miles better.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (distance); Antonyms: inches, feet
Etymology
Plural of 'mile', from Latin 'milia passuum' (a thousand paces).
Memory Tips
Often used informally to mean 'a lot' or 'much', as in 'miles better' or 'miles away'.