milestone
intermediateB1/ˈmaɪlstoʊn/ · mile-stone
An important event or point in development.
Meanings
An important event or point in development.
ایک اہم واقعہ یا ترقی میں نقطہ۔
سنگ میل
sang mil
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- major milestone
- milestone event
- milestone achievement
Example Sentences
Graduating from university was a significant milestone in her life.
یونیورسٹی سے گریجوئیٹ کرنا اس کی زندگی کا ایک اہم سنگ میل تھا。
University se graduate karna is ki zindagi ka aik ahem sang mil tha.
The company reached a major milestone when it launched its 100th product.
جب کمپنی نے اپنی 100 ویں مصنوعات متعارف کروائی تو یہ ایک بڑا سنگ میل تھا۔
Jab company ne apni 100wi masnoo'at mutarif karwai to yeh aik bara sang mil tha.
Running her first marathon was a personal milestone for her.
اپنی پہلی مارتھون دوڑنا اس کے لیے ایک ذاتی سنگ میل تھا۔
Apni pehli marathon daurnay ka us ke liye aik zaati sang mil tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a stone that marks your journey.
Imagine a path with stones marking important events along the way.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راستوں میں سنگ میل ہیں، جن پر قدم رکھتے ہیں، کچھ خواب ہمیں جگاتے ہیں، کچھ نیندیں بکھرتی ہیں۔
Raaston mein sang mil hain, jin par qadam rakhte hain, kuch khwab humein jagate hain, kuch neendain bikharte hain.
There are milestones on the paths we tread, some awaken dreams, others scatter sleep.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا قدم سنگ میل ہوتا ہے۔
Pehla qadam sang mil hota hai.
The first step is a milestone.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "milestone" — a stone marking a mile
First known use: 14th century
The word 'milestone' originally referred to marked stones placed along roads to denote distances.