inched Definition
- 1move slowly or by small degrees in a specified direction
- 2measure by inches
Using inched: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car inched forward in the traffic jam.
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He inched his way along the narrow ledge.
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She inched the tape measure along the wall to get the exact length.
inched Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with inched
Example
We searched the area inch by inch until we found the lost ring.
to allow someone to have or do something that they want, especially when you do not really want to allow it
Example
If you give him an inch, he'll take a mile.
Example
The gang attacked him and beat him within an inch of his life.
Summary: inched in Brief
The verb 'inched' [ɪn(t)ʃt] means to move slowly or by small degrees in a specified direction or to measure by inches. It is often used to describe slow movement in traffic or narrow spaces, as in 'The car inched forward in the traffic jam.' 'Inched' can also be used in phrases like 'inch by inch,' meaning gradually and with great care, and 'give an inch,' meaning to allow someone to have or do something that they want.
