milestone
|mile-stone|
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/ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/
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/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/
significant stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'milestone' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'mil' meaning 'mile' and 'stan' meaning 'stone'.
Historical Evolution
'mil' and 'stan' combined in Middle English to form 'milestone', which referred to stones marking distances.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a stone marking a mile', but over time it evolved to signify significant events or stages.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a significant event or stage in the life, progress, development, or the like of a person, nation, etc.
Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35