inch by inch

The phrase “inch by inch” has 3 syllables: inch by inch

It's pronounced as /ɪntʃ baɪ ɪntʃ/


What is synonym and antonym for inch by inch?

In the thesaurus, “inch by inch” has 15 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for inch by inch

  • bit by bit
  • by degrees
  • crescively
  • fractionally
  • gradationally
  • gradually
  • hierarchically
  • imperceptibly
  • inchmeal
  • increasingly
  • little by little
  • piece by piece
  • piecemeal
  • progressively
  • slowly

Antonyms for inch by inch

Meanings of inch by inch

  • adverb
    1. Gradually or incrementally.

Example Sentences

  • The climbers made their way up the steep mountain inch by inch.
  • She improved her skills inch by inch through daily practice.
  • The turtle moved forward inch by inch across the garden path.
  • He built his career inch by inch, never rushing the process.
  • The soldiers advanced inch by inch, securing the ground carefully.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to inch by inch, such as: abruptly, acutely, bit by bit, by degrees, crescively, fractionally, gradationally.

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