Synonyms for

Inch

Verb / ɪntʃ / Another word for inch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of measurement equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).

Synonyms & similar words

in columninch edge centimeter foot yard meter measure scale rule ruler length size dimension distance extent breadth width measurement span reach stature height

Synonyms by register

Formal

measure increment degree

Informal

bit smidgen tad

Literary

span handbreadth

Antonyms

foot yard mile league furlong

Common collocations

  • inch by inch
  • every inch
  • inch of space
  • inch of progress
  • inch of time
  • inch of difference
  • inch of mercury

Word family

noun inch
verb inch

Usage note

As a verb, 'inch' often implies slow, gradual movement. It is typically used with prepositions like 'along', 'forward', or 'up'.

Example sentences

  1. I measured the length of the box in inches.
  2. She grew an inch taller over the summer.
  3. The cake needed an extra inch of frosting.
  4. He cut the board into four-inch pieces.
  5. The drawing was two inches wide.

Quotes

  • It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and a plan of action. - Fidel Castro
  • I'm a little bit of everything all rolled into one. - Kid Cudi
  • It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain

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