Pronunciation: /maɪl.poʊst/
noun a marker along a road or highway that indicates the distance in miles from a specific point
A1 I saw a milepost on the side of the road.
A2 The milepost indicated that we were 10 miles from our destination.
B1 The milepost helped us track our progress during the long road trip.
B2 The milepost was a welcome sight after driving for hours without any landmarks.
C1 The milepost served as a helpful marker for navigation on the unfamiliar highway.
C2 The milepost was a significant point of reference for travelers on the historic route.
verb not applicable
A1 I milepost my progress by marking off each completed task on my to-do list.
A2 She likes to milepost her fitness journey by taking photos of herself each month.
B1 As a project manager, it is important to milepost key milestones to ensure the project stays on track.
B2 The team leader decided to milepost the project by setting up regular progress meetings.
C1 The CEO likes to milepost the company's growth by analyzing quarterly financial reports.
C2 The historian was able to milepost the different eras in history by examining artifacts and documents.
adjective not applicable
A1 The milepost marker indicated we were halfway to our destination.
A2 The milepost sign showed the distance to the next town.
B1 The milepost measurement helped us track our progress on the highway.
B2 The milepost information was essential for planning our road trip.
C1 The milepost data provided precise details about the route.
C2 The milepost system was instrumental in guiding us through the countryside.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked milepost slowly.
A2 He drove milepost along the highway.
B1 The hikers marked their progress milepost with painted rocks.
B2 The marathon runners passed the milepost with determination.
C1 The scientist measured the distance between the two points using milepost markers.
C2 The artist captured the beauty of the landscape with the milepost as a focal point.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The milepost showed the distance to the next town.
A2 I used the milepost as a reference point for my road trip.
B1 The milepost indicated that we were halfway to our destination.
B2 The milepost on the highway helped us track our progress during the journey.
C1 The milepost served as a useful marker for measuring the distance traveled.
C2 The milepost's numbers were clear and easy to read, making navigation simple.
preposition not applicable
A1 The milepost indicates the distance to the next town.
A2 You will find a milepost every kilometer on this highway.
B1 The milepost at the entrance of the park shows the different trails.
B2 Make sure to pay attention to the milepost to avoid getting lost on the hiking trail.
C1 The milepost serves as a useful reference point for long distance runners.
C2 The milepost is a crucial marker for marathon runners to pace themselves during the race.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I saw a milepost on the side of the road.
A2 The milepost indicated that we were halfway to our destination.
B1 The milepost served as a useful marker for measuring our progress.
B2 We used the milepost as a reference point to calculate our remaining distance.
C1 The milepost was a significant landmark along the historic trail.
C2 The milepost stood as a reminder of the distance we had traveled on our journey.
interjection not applicable
A1 Milepost! I can't believe we finally made it to the beach.
A2 Wow, milepost! We're almost at our destination.
B1 Milepost, we should stop for a break soon.
B2 I see the milepost up ahead, we're making good time.
C1 As we passed the milepost, I reflected on how far we've come.
C2 The milepost marked a significant point in our journey, a moment to remember.
article not applicable
A1 I saw a milepost on the side of the road.
A2 The milepost showed that we were 10 miles away from our destination.
B1 The milepost indicated the distance to the next town.
B2 We used the milepost to track our progress along the highway.
C1 The milepost was a helpful marker for long-distance travelers.
C2 The milepost was a welcome sight after hours of driving.
formal The milepost on the highway indicated that we were only 20 miles away from our destination.
informal I always use the milepost to know how far I am from home.
slang I saw the milepost and knew we were getting close to the beach.
figurative The successful completion of the project was a milepost in her career.
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