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- pronunciation:
- maIl
ston
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a stone or mark that shows the distance in miles to a specific place.
The milestone showed the bicyclists how far they had gone. |
| definition 2: |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life.
The discovery of electricity was a milestone in the history of science.- similar words:
- landmark
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episode |
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