milestone
milestone
major life event
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milestone with Russian translation
milestone usage examples
Покупка первого дома стала важным жизненным событием для молодой пары.
Buying their first home was a big milestone for the young couple.
Её выпускной казался важным жизненным событием для всей семьи.
Her graduation felt like a milestone for the whole family.
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milestone belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions, Calls and Meetings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
milestone synonyms
What's the difference between milestone / rite of passage / life transition / landmark / anniversary / turning point
a significant point in development or progress; often used for key achievements or stages
Graduating from university was a major milestone for her.
Окончание университета было для неё важным жизненным событием.
an anthropological/formal term for ceremonies that mark life transitions (e.g., coming-of-age)
Many cultures have rites of passage for young people entering adulthood.
Во многих культурах существуют обряды перехода для молодых людей, вступающих во взрослую жизнь.
focuses on the process of moving from one life stage to another rather than a single celebratory event
Retirement is often described as a major life transition.
Выход на пенсию часто описывают как серьёзный жизненный переход.
often used for decisions, events or achievements that have historical or public significance; also a physical marker
The ruling was a landmark decision in civil rights.
Это решение стало знаковым для вопросов гражданских прав.
They celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary.
Они отметили двадцатую годовщину свадьбы.
emphasizes a decisive change that alters subsequent direction, not just importance
His illness was a turning point in his outlook on life.
Его болезнь стала переломным моментом в его мировоззрении.
formal/strong term for an event that creates a lasting and clear change; often used in media and analysis
The invention was a watershed moment in communications.
Это изобретение стало переломным моментом в области коммуникаций.
highlights an event that plays a central role in changing outcomes; similar to 'turning point'
The meeting was a pivotal moment in her career.
Эта встреча стала ключевым моментом в её карьере.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce milestone and what this word means
milestone translation: важное жизненное событие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce milestone
/ə ˈmaɪlstəʊn/
milestone translation
важное жизненное событие
milestone examples
Buying their first home was a big milestone for the young couple.
milestone transcription
/ə ˈmaɪlstəʊn/, /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
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Questions about this word
milestone meaning: what does it mean?
major life event
milestone pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
milestone is pronounced as /ə ˈmaɪlstəʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
milestone definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Buying their first home was a big milestone for the young couple. Translation: Покупка первого дома стала важным жизненным событием для молодой пары.
Is milestone part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, milestone (важное жизненное событие) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is milestone part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, milestone (важное жизненное событие) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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