Synonyms for

Mileage

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

Definition

The number of miles traveled or covered by a vehicle, person, or thing.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

distance extent range span

Informal

miles travel journeys trips

Literary

voyage expanse odyssey

Antonyms

shortness proximity closeness littleness compactness

Common collocations

  • high mileage
  • low mileage
  • get good mileage
  • get poor mileage
  • fuel mileage
  • average mileage
  • total mileage
  • mileage allowance

Word family

noun mileage
adjective mile-long

Usage note

Primarily refers to the distance traveled, especially in vehicles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle. Can also refer metaphorically to the extent of experience gained from a situation.

Example sentences

  1. The car's mileage was 25 miles per gallon.
  2. The airplane's mileage was 1,000 miles per hour.
  3. The athlete's mileage was 10 miles during the race.
  4. The bike's mileage was 50 miles during the tour.
  5. The boat's mileage was 500 miles during the trip.

Quotes

  • Success is not measured by the amount of mileage that you cover, but by the obstacles that you overcome.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
  • Life is like a road trip. Enjoy each day and don’t carry too much baggage. Keep the mileage low and the memories high.

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