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    Inch

    /ɪnʧ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).
    The board is 6 inches long.
    A small amount or degree.
    He was only inching closer to his goal.
    verb
    To move or advance slowly or cautiously.
    She inched forward to get a better view of the stage.
    To increase gradually.
    The temperature in the room inched up throughout the day.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'ynche', from Old French 'unche', from Latin 'uncia' meaning 'one-twelfth part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inch by inch
    Gradually or slowly, step by step.
    to give an inch
    To yield slightly or concede a small amount.
    to take an inch
    To take advantage of a small concession.
    inches away
    Very close or near.

    Related Words

    foot
    A unit of length equal to 12 inches.
    yard
    A unit of length equal to 36 inches.
    millimeter
    A metric unit equal to one-tenth of a centimeter.

    Slang Meanings

    Inch: a small amount or degree.
    He's only an inch from the finish line.
    To inch: to move slowly or cautiously.
    They had to inch their way through the crowd.