Inch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Inch ( noun )

1. A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).
2. A small amount or degree.
3. An extremely small distance or amount.

Origin:

Old english ynce, of germanic origin; related to dutch el and german elle.

Examples:

1. The book is an inch thick.
2. He moved the book an inch to the left.
3. He won the race by an inch.
4. The difference between the two is just an inch.
5. He inched his way closer to the front of the line.

(As a verb)

Inch ( verb )

1. A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).
2. A small amount or degree.
3. An extremely small distance or amount.

Origin:

Old english ynce, of germanic origin; related to dutch el and german elle.

Examples:

1. The book is an inch thick.
2. He moved the book an inch to the left.
3. He won the race by an inch.
4. The difference between the two is just an inch.
5. He inched his way closer to the front of the line.