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mph
This term is a specialized abbreviation used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom to denote speed. It functions as a unit of measurement and is typically used in technical, legal, or navigational contexts, such as speed limit signs or vehicle speedometers.
As a unit of measurement, it is treated as an uncountable noun in a grammatical sense. It does not take a plural form (e.g., "mphs") regardless of the number it follows; instead, the plurality is implied by the numeral preceding it.
Meanings
Examples
I was doing 80 mph when the police pulled me over.
The wind gusts reached over 100 mph during the storm.
The race car accelerated to 200 mph in a matter of seconds.
He was cruising at a steady 45 mph through the countryside.
I wonder if I can actually hit 60 mph on this old bike.