Basic Details
Word: Mileage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The distance travelled or the fuel consumption of a vehicle, often measured in miles per gallon.
Synonyms: Fuel efficiency, distance
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Get your moneys worth: Making sure to use something enough to justify the expense. Example: "With my new car, I plan to drive long distances to really get my money's worth on mileage."
- Put miles under the wheels: To travel a lot or reach a considerable distance. Example: "After our road trip, we put miles under the wheels and explored several beautiful towns."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The car has great mileage, allowing us to travel farther without needing to stop for fuel.
Example 2: By keeping her tires properly inflated, she improved the mileage of her vehicle.
Example 3: Measuring fuel consumption is essential to understanding a car's mileage and how often it needs refueling.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "mileage" first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century? It was originally used to refer to the distance measured in miles and has since evolved to include fuel efficiency.
Famous Quote
"The journey is more important than the destination." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mileage" refer to?
a) The colour of a car
b) The distance travelled or fuel consumption of a vehicle
c) The price of a car
d) The number of passengers in a car
Answer: b) The distance travelled or fuel consumption of a vehicle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mileage"?
a) Horsepower
b) Fuel efficiency
c) Speed limit
d) Gear ratio
Answer: b) Fuel efficiency
3. Which statement signifies good mileage?
a) The car uses a lot of fuel
b) The car travels a long distance on a little fuel
c) The car requires frequent repairs
d) The car's speed is low
Answer: b) The car travels a long distance on a little fuel
4. Which idiom relates to using a vehicle enough to justify its cost?
a) Get your moneys worth
b) Put miles under the wheels
c) Drive it like you stole it
d) Hit the road
Answer: a) Get your moneys worth
5. What is the opposite of "mileage"?
a) N/A
b) Power
c) Weight
d) Distance measure
Answer: a) N/A
