Synonyms for

Mph

Verb / ˈeˈmpi:ˈeɪtʃ / / ˈmaɪlzpɜ:ˈaʊɜ: / Another word for mph — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Miles per hour; a unit of measurement used to express the speed of something in relation to the distance traveled in one hour.

Synonyms & similar words

milesperhour mi/h MPH velocity speed pace rate tempo clip gait momentum fastness quickness

Synonyms by register

Formal

velocity speed rate

Informal

speed pace clip

Literary

swiftness celerity

Antonyms

slow sluggish crawling stationary immobile static

Common collocations

  • miles per hour
  • average speed
  • high speed
  • low speed
  • top speed
  • speed limit
  • cruising speed

Word family

noun miles per hour

Usage note

MPH is an abbreviation for 'miles per hour', a unit of speed. It is commonly used in informal contexts and on speedometers.

Example sentences

  1. The speed limit on this road is 45 mph.
  2. I ran as fast as I could, but I could only manage to run at 5 mph.
  3. The wind was blowing at 20 mph and it knocked over a few trees.
  4. The roller coaster went up to 100 mph and it was very exciting.
  5. The cheetah is the fastest land animal, it can run up to 70 mph!

Quotes

  • I love the feeling of driving fast, the wind blowing through my hair, going 80 mph down the highway.
  • Time flies when you're having fun, or going 100 mph on a roller coaster.
  • I'm not the type to drive recklessly, but sometimes it's fun to see just how fast you can go. 120 mph? 130 mph?

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