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

Nine days later, Zywicki’s body was found hundreds of miles away along Interstate 44 in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, wrapped in a red blanket that was sealed with duct tape. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Wednesday, 17-year-old Ahmir Jordan was fatally shot in the head at Hakim’s in East New York about a mile-and-a-half from where Singh was killed. — Barry Paddock, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Zelenskyy said that Russia had occupied about 990 square kilometers (380 square miles) since the start of the year, while Ukraine had restored control over roughly 820 square kilometers (315 square miles). — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Due to the fire, the department urged people within three miles of the area to keep their windows closed overnight. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing mile

• a mile a minute
• country mile