Definition

A sign or marker that shows how far you are from a certain place, usually along a road or highway.

Example

We stopped at the milepost to check how far we had traveled.

Conversation

Did you see that milepost back there on the road?

Yeah, I think it said we’re about five miles from the next town.

I always find those mileposts helpful when we’re driving.

Definitely! They make it easier to track how far we’ve come.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Milepost is formed from "mile" (from Old English *mīle*, meaning a unit of distance) and "post" (from Old French *poste*, meaning a fixed marker or support). A milepost is a fixed marker indicating the distance in miles along a road or path.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mile' as a unit of distance and a 'post' as a marker — together, a milepost tells you how far you've traveled.

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