Synonyms for

Mil

Verb / mɪl / Another word for mil — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mil is a unit of measurement used to measure distances. It is equal to one-thousandth of an inch.

Synonyms & similar words

milliliter millilitre cubiccentimeter swedishmile mile ml cubiccentimetre cc thou point

Synonyms by register

Formal

thousandth one-thousandth

Informal

a little bit a smidgen a tad

Literary

mite crumb

Antonyms

whole entire complete full unbroken

Common collocations

  • one mil
  • per mil
  • ten mil
  • five mil
  • two mil
  • a mil

Word family

noun mile
adjective mile-long
adverb miles

Usage note

The word 'mil' is primarily used as a unit of measurement, often in technical or financial contexts. It can also informally refer to a very small amount.

Example sentences

  1. The sheet of paper is only a few mils thick.
  2. The plastic bag is 2 mils thick.
  3. The paint layer is about 5 mils in thickness.
  4. The wire diameter is 20 mils.
  5. The coating is very thin, only 1 mil.

Quotes

  • I am mil, the lord of the underworld. Bow down before me!
  • I've been milking cows since I was a little boy. I used to milk two cows before going to school in the morning, and then two more cows when I got home in the afternoon.
  • I'm milking this for all it's worth.

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