Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mph
Abbreviation
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Definition
Miles per hour; a unit of speed that indicates how many miles are traveled in one hour.
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Examples
- The speed limit on the highway is 65 mph.
- During the race, the car reached a top speed of 120 mph.
- The wind was blowing at a speed of 15 mph.
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Meaning
The term mph is often used to measure the speed of vehicles, indicating how fast they are moving over a certain distance.
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Synonyms
- miles per hour
- speed in miles