Meaning of the word mileage in English
What does mileage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mileage
US /ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
the number of miles that a vehicle has traveled or the distance that it can travel using a particular amount of fuel
Example:
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The car has high mileage, so it's cheaper.
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This new model offers better fuel mileage.
2.
benefit or advantage that can be gained from something
Example:
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You can get a lot of mileage out of that old joke.
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The company got good mileage from its advertising campaign.