inch
Meaning
An inch is a unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot, commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring length.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse inches with centimeters; remember that 1 inch is approximately 2.54 centimeters.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
is
fitting
a
small
shelf
into
a
narrow
space
between
the
fridge
and
the
wall
.
She
measures
the
width
carefully
and
sees
there
is
only
an
inch
of
room
left
,
so
she
thinks
about
how
to
adjust
the
shelf
.
After
she
removes
a
few
screws
and
changes
the
position
of
the
brackets
,
the
shelf
slides
forward
and
fits
better
.
She
feels
satisfied
because
the
small
effort
solved
the
problem
without
buying
anything
new
.
Common Phrases
inch measurement
inch ruler
inch by inch
Synonyms
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