Mil

Pronunciation: /mɪl/

Definitions of MIL

noun MIL - abbreviation for Mother-in-law, referring to the mother of one's spouse

Example Sentences

A1 My MIL is coming over for dinner tonight.

A2 I often go shopping with my MIL on weekends.

B1 My MIL is a great cook and always makes delicious meals.

B2 I have a close relationship with my MIL and we often spend time together.

C1 My MIL has been a supportive figure in my life for many years.

C2 I admire my MIL for her strength and wisdom.

Examples of MIL in a Sentence

formal The MIL (Mother-in-law) is hosting a dinner party next weekend.

informal My MIL is coming over for a visit tomorrow.

slang I can't stand my MIL, she's always criticizing everything.

figurative The MIL of the company, the CEO, made a major announcement today.

Grammatical Forms of MIL

• past tense: milled
• plural: mils
• comparative: more mil
• superlative: most mil
• present tense: mill
• future tense: will mill
• perfect tense: have milled
• continuous tense: is milling
• singular: mil
• positive degree: mil
• infinitive: mill
• gerund: milling
• participle: milling

Origin and Evolution of MIL

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'MIL' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'mil', which meant a thousand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mil' evolved to be used as a measurement unit for distance, particularly in the military context, and eventually became commonly used in various fields such as technology and finance.