hairbreadth

The word “hairbreadth” has 2 syllables: hair-breadth

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛrˌbrɛdθ/


What is synonym and antonym for hairbreadth?

In the thesaurus, “hairbreadth” has 30 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hairbreadth along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hairbreadth

Antonyms for hairbreadth

  • country mile
  • infinity
  • light-year
  • long haul
  • mile

Meanings of hairbreadth

  • noun
    1. The width of a hair, a very short distance or a very small amount.

Example Sentences

  • The hero narrowly escaped danger by a mere hairbreadth.
  • The detective's keen intuition allowed him to detect clues with a hairbreadth precision.
  • With a hairbreadth difference, the outcome of the race was decided.
  • The acrobat's daring stunts seemed to defy the laws of physics by a hairbreadth.
  • The mountain climbers traversed treacherous terrain, their survival often depending on a hairbreadth decision.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hairbreadth, such as: ace, bit, close, country mile, crowded, crumb, dab.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

hair

  • ace
  • beard
  • bit
  • bristle
  • cilium
  • coat
  • coiffure
  • cord
  • cowlick
  • crumb
  • cut
  • dab
  • down
  • eyebrow
  • eyelash
  • feeler
  • fiber
  • filament
  • fleece
  • fluff
  • fringe
  • frizzies
  • fur
  • fuzz
  • grass
  • hairbreadth
  • haircut
  • hairline
  • hairsbreadth
  • hairstyle
  • hide
  • inch
  • iota
  • jacket
  • jot
  • leather
  • lock
  • mane
  • microfiber
  • minim
  • mite
  • mop
  • moustache
  • neck
  • particle
  • pelage
  • pelt
  • pile
  • quill
  • rope
  • ruff
  • shock
  • shouting distance
  • sideburn
  • skin
  • smidge
  • smidgen
  • smidgeon
  • smidgin
  • split ends
  • step
  • strand
  • string
  • thatch
  • thread
  • trace
  • tress
  • trifle
  • tuft
  • undercoat
  • underfur
  • vibrissa
  • villus
  • whiskers
  • wig
  • wire
  • wool
  • yarn

hairline

hairsbreadth

narrow

neck


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