by inches

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Adverbial by inches has 1 sense

by inches, little by little, by small degrees - by a short distance; "they moved it by inches"

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Term: by inches

Definition(s):

Adverb: Very gradually or in very small increments.

Noun: A close or narrow victory or defeat.

Verb: To win or lose narrowly.

Sample Sentences:

Adverb: He managed to sneak by inches past the security guard.

Noun: The basketball game was a thrilling by inches win for the home team.

Verb: She by inches lost the race, finishing just milliseconds behind the winner.

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