Spell Bee Word: mile

Basic Details

Word: Mile

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet (about 1.609 kilometers); to travel or cover a distance.

Synonyms: Distance, stretch, journey, league

Antonyms: Nearness, closeness, proximity

Idioms and Phrases

1. Go the extra mile: To make a special effort to achieve something. Example: "She always goes the extra mile to help her students succeed."
2. A country mile: A very long distance. Example: "He could see the mountains a country mile away."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The hotel is just a mile from the beach.

Example 2: He ran five miles every morning to stay fit.

Example 3: She went the extra mile to ensure the project was perfect.

Fun Fact

The mile has been used as a unit of measurement for over 2,000 years. It originally came from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces."

Famous Quote

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "mile" mean?

a) A type of food
b) A unit of distance
c) A musical note
d) A tool

Answer: b) A unit of distance

2. Which of these is a synonym of "mile"?

a) Journey
b) Closeness
c) Shortness
d) Proximity

Answer: a) Journey

3. Which is an antonym of "mile"?

a) Stretch
b) Distance
c) Proximity
d) League

Answer: c) Proximity

4. Which sentence uses "mile" correctly?

a) He walked three miles to reach the park.
b) She mile her homework today.
c) The mile is delicious.
d) They mile together.

Answer: a) He walked three miles to reach the park.

5. What does the idiom "go the extra mile" mean?

a) To run quickly
b) To make a special effort
c) To travel far without reason
d) To sleep longer

Answer: b) To make a special effort