milepost Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/
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Milepost as a Noun
1
A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places.
2
A sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line).
Milepost as a Verb
1
To place mileposts along (a road, etc.).
Word Forms & Grammar
milepost (plural mileposts)
milepost (third-person singular simple present mileposts, present participle mileposting, simple past and past participle mileposted)
Words That Rhyme With Milepost
Origin of Milepost
From mile + post.
Word Facts for Milepost
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/ |
| Meaning | A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places |
| Plural | mileposts |
| Verb forms | mileposts, mileposting, mileposted |
Questions People Ask About Milepost
Is milepost a noun or a verb?
Milepost is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of milepost?
The plural of milepost is mileposts.
What is the past tense of milepost?
The past tense of milepost is mileposted. The present participle is mileposting.