inch

inch

noun

Definition of INCH

1

a very small distance or degree <give them an inch, and they'll take a mile>

Synonyms ace, hairbreadth (or hairsbreadth), hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, shouting distance, step, stone's throw

Related Words bit, crumb, dab, iota, jot, minim, mite, particle, smidgen (also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge), trace, trifle

Near Antonyms infinity, light-year

Antonyms country mile, long haul, mile

2

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking <inch by inch, we're making progress toward our fund-raising goal>

Synonyms chapter, cut, grade, inch, notch, peg, phase, place, point, stage, step

Related Words angle, aspect, facet, side; amount, measure, plane; decrement, increment

inches plthe distance of something or someone from bottom to top <made the most of her inches by standing on her tiptoes to reach the top shelf>

Synonyms altitude, elevation, inches, stature

Related Words rise; highness, loftiness, tallness