Mileage

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/

Definitions of mileage

noun the number of miles traveled or covered by a vehicle

Example Sentences

A1 My car gets good mileage on the highway.

A2 The mileage on this used car is very low.

B1 I keep track of my mileage to calculate my fuel efficiency.

B2 The high mileage on this car may affect its resale value.

C1 The mileage per gallon is an important factor to consider when buying a new car.

C2 The company reimburses employees for mileage when they use their personal vehicles for work purposes.

Examples of mileage in a Sentence

formal The car's high mileage may affect its resale value.

informal I'm thinking of selling my car because the mileage is getting too high.

slang I need to start carpooling to save on mileage.

figurative His career has covered many miles, but his mileage as a performer is still going strong.

Grammatical Forms of mileage

• plural: mileages
• comparative: more mileage
• superlative: most mileage
• present tense: mileage
• future tense: will mileage
• perfect tense: has mileage
• continuous tense: is mileaging
• singular: mileage
• positive degree: mileage
• infinitive: to mileage
• gerund: mileaging
• participle: mileaged

Origin and Evolution of mileage

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mileage' originated from the Old French word 'milege' which was derived from the Latin word 'milia' meaning 'thousands'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the distance measured in miles, 'mileage' has evolved to also mean the number of miles traveled or fuel efficiency in modern usage.