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Finishing the first book was a milestone.
What does Milestone mean?
A milestone is an important step or achievement.
Dictionary definition
an important event, step, or achievement in progress over time.
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Learning to ride a bike can be a milestone for a child.
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The project team celebrated a milestone after completing the design stage.
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What does milestone mean?
Milestone means a milestone is an important step or achievement.
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Which word is closest in meaning to milestone?
Achievement is close in meaning to milestone.
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myl · stohn · strongest beat: myl
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WordMilestone.
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MeaningMilestone means A milestone is an important step or achievement.
ExampleExample: Finishing the first book was a milestone.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- myl · stohn
- Strongest beat
- myl
- Ending
- stohn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on myl.
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Synonyms
Words like Milestone
achievementsomething successfully completed
important stepa meaningful point in progress
landmarkan important event or point
Antonyms
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setbacka delay or problem in progress
minor eventsomething less important
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Milestone word family
Base word
milestone
noun
milestones
More than one important step or achievement.
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