English / word
inch
noun, verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a small unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; to move very slowly
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
In context
01
My phone screen is six inch across.
02
The tailor added one inch to the shirt sleeve.
Synonyms
measure,step,edge
Antonyms
leap,bound,sprint
Collocations
inch forward,inch closer,inch by inch
Verb forms
Past: inched · Past participle: inched · -ing: inching