B1
kilometer vs mile
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kilometernoun/kɪˈlɑː.mə.tər/ | Meaning a unit of distance equal to one thousand meters | Goes with kilometers per hour | Example The village is only two kilometers from the nearest town. |
| milenoun/maɪl/ | Meaning a unit for measuring distance, equal to about 1.6 kilometers | Goes with miles per hour | Example In the US, speed limits are shown in miles per hour. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The village is from the nearest hospital.