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Verb inch has 1 sense
  1. edge, inch - advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
    --1 is one way to advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on
    Derived form: noun inch1
    Sample sentences:
    Something is ----ing PP
    Somebody ----s PP

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Inched

Description:

Inched is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "inch."

The term "inched" refers to the action of moving slowly, gradually, or in small increments.

Sense 1: Movement

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move slowly, gradually, or in small increments.

Example Sentence: The tortoise inched closer to the finish line.

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Sense 2: Measurement

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To measure or mark distances in inches.

Example Sentence: She carefully inched the ruler along the edge of the paper to measure its length.

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Sense 3: Time

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To advance or move slowly in time.

Example Sentence: The clock inched towards midnight as the New Year's Eve party approached.

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Sense 4: Locality

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make gradual progress locally, particularly in a specific area or region.

Example Sentence: The small café inched its way to becoming a popular local spot for coffee enthusiasts.

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