Milestone

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/

Definitions of milestone

noun a significant event or stage in the development of something

Example Sentences

A1 Finishing high school was a milestone in her life.

A2 Learning to ride a bike was a milestone for him.

B1 Getting promoted to manager was a significant milestone in her career.

B2 Buying a house was a major milestone for them as a couple.

C1 Reaching one million subscribers was a huge milestone for the YouTuber.

C2 Winning an Oscar was a career milestone for the actor.

Examples of milestone in a Sentence

formal The completion of this project marks a significant milestone in our company's history.

informal Reaching this milestone is a big deal for us.

slang Hitting this milestone is a game-changer.

figurative Crossing this milestone feels like reaching the peak of a mountain.

Grammatical Forms of milestone

• plural: milestones
• comparative: more milestone
• superlative: most milestone
• present tense: milestone
• future tense: will milestone
• perfect tense: have milestone
• continuous tense: is milestone
• singular: milestone
• positive degree: milestone
• infinitive: to milestone
• gerund: milestoning
• participle: milestoned

Origin and Evolution of milestone

First Known Use: 1707 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'milestone' originated from the practice of placing stones at intervals of one mile along roads in ancient Rome to mark the distance traveled.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'milestone' has evolved to represent any significant event or achievement that marks progress or a point of reference in a project or endeavor.