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.

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