milestone — an important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
Korean meaning: 중요한 이정표, 획기적인 단계
Korean pronunciation: **마일**스톤
Example Sentences
- Turning 30 was a milestone that made him panic and buy a sports car he couldn't afford.
- The company celebrated the milestone of serving one million customers.
- Getting my driver's license was a milestone, but parallel parking is still my nemesis.
milestone
NOUN//ˈmaɪlstoʊn//
an important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something
A graduate reaches the milestone of receiving their university diploma
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From stepping stone to milestone!
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Origin
From Middle English 'milestone,' combining 'mile' (from Latin 'milia' meaning thousand paces) and 'stone' (from Old English 'stan'). Originally referred to literal stone markers placed at one-mile intervals along roads.
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“Turning 30 was a milestone that made him panic and buy a sports car he couldn't afford.”
“The company celebrated the milestone of serving one million customers.”
“Getting my driver's license was a milestone, but parallel parking is still my nemesis.”
“The peace treaty marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations.”
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