mi
noun
the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
mi
1 American
[mee]
/ mi /
noun
Music.
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mis
plural
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the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
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(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.
MI
2
American
abbreviation
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Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
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minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
mi.
3
American
abbreviation
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mile; miles. Also mi
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mill; mills.
M.I.
4
American
abbreviation
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Military Intelligence.
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Mounted Infantry.
mi.
1
British
abbreviation
MI
2
British
abbreviation
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Michigan
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Military Intelligence
mi
3
British
/ miː /
noun
mi
Scientific
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of mi
First recorded in 1520–30; see origin at gamut
Vocabulary lists containing mi
Example Sentences
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Forty-six of them contained the word family or mi familia.
From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2025
“I’m really happy mi Carlitos is with me now,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
He reportedly referred to Peru, where around three quarters of people are Catholic, as "mi segunda patria" – my second homeland.
From BBC ● May 9, 2025
“My absolute favorite is Ca Com, the banh mi shop from the Anchovy team. They break down whole pigs in their hatted kitchen next door to make the jungle sausage in my favorite order.”
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025
“I want you to be happy too, Rebequita. Let’s try to be happy, mi amor.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
Despite the win, MI London's fate is out of their hands.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Perhaps the biggest additions from the MI investment have come in the form of commercial expertise and global reach.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
At about £120m, MI London are the most valuable of the franchises after their London neighbours - the Lord's-based London Spirit, who were valued at about £300m.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The 27-year-old came through the ranks at Surrey, was part of Invincibles since its inception and also plays for MI in the IPL.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Painted on the bow in red letters was the name MI AMOR.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
A plume of ash shot 16 mi. into the air, and then rained back down to earth as dust so thick and fine it blotted out the sun as far away as Montana.
From Time ● May 18, 2015
When the 9,677-foot peak in the Washington Cascades blew its top on this day, May 18, 35 years ago, it killed 57 people and thousands of animals, leveling 200 sq. mi. of forest.
From Time ● May 18, 2015
The eventual goal is to capture runoff from one-third of the city's impervious surfaces and make 15 sq. mi. of man-made, urban jungle function more like a natural forest.
From Time ● Sep. 30, 2011
Established in 1905 and stretching over 21,000 sq. mi., it is bigger than Switzerland and chock-full of wildlife: 4,000 lions, 110,000 buffalo, 50,000 elephants.
From Time Magazine Archive
Washington, 26:191, October 23, type from Ruidoso Creek, 6 mi. below Ruidoso, Lincoln Co.,
From The Recent Mammals of Tamaulipas, Mexico by Ticul Alvarez
“The Vast of Night” was marked by its epic long takes, courtesy of cinematographer M.I.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He was even considered eligible to become chief of the entire intelligence apparatus of M.I.
From Time Magazine Archive
After a stint covering the Spanish Civil War from the Franco side for the London Times, Philby made use of his old-boy ties and conservative credentials to get a job with M.I.
From Time Magazine Archive
When he was final ly dismissed from M.I.
From Time Magazine Archive
Various squads of sick Artillery, M.I. and other regiments marched up, and finally an R.A.M.C. sergeant came to the entrance of the tent and began calling them up before the doctor.
From A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition by P. T. Ross
“Let me give u a lil 411 s u won’t get mis guided with the internet,” he wrote, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
In Tukwila, Drip & Sip sells hot and cold banh mis, including its popular thit nuong grilled pork served in a crackly baguette.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
Rapper Ginuwine also paid tribute, writing on Instagram, “I don’t even know how to say anything at this point…this dude, always pushed me…I will mis you maganooo that’s what we called him,” he wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
ACL injuries have blighted women's football recently, with England stars Leah Williamson and Beth Mead both forced to mis the World Cup because of them.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2023
When I put on the headphones, I’m the captain of a jet, And my passengers Are mis abuelitos Coming from a dusty ranch In Monterrey.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
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