Synonyms of mile

mile

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l 

as in infinity

a long distance

the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infinity
• long haul
• far cry
• country mile
• afar
• light-year

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inch
• step
• hair
• stone's throw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mile

Every year, Georgia families load SUVs for Athens, Macon, Statesboro, Atlanta — or colleges hundreds of miles from home. — Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put the gains made by Vivaldi even higher, saying 176 square kilometers (68 square miles) had been recaptured and 5,000 Russian troops either wounded or killed since the operation started. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

During Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency, from 2019 to 2022, Amazon deforestation surged by about 60%, with over 17,400 square miles cleared, according to official data. — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Carrie lived fifteen miles from Platte on a farm that stretched across two counties. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing mile

• a mile a minute
• country mile