Meaning of the word milestone in English

What does milestone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

milestone

US /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

UK /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

an important stage or event in the development of something

Example:

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The discovery of penicillin was a major milestone in medicine.

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Graduating from college was a huge milestone for her.

Synonym:

landmark turning point watershed breakthrough achievement

a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles from a particular place

Example:

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We passed the ten-mile milestone on our journey.

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The old Roman milestones are still visible in some areas.

Synonym:

marker waymark post

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