inch
noun
a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. in.
inched
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past participleof inch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof inch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
inchnouna unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. in.
Example Sentences
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Futures for the tech-heavy Nasdaq inched up 0.2%, but global AI stocks struggled to mount a significant rally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Nasdaq futures inched up 0.1% after the index flipped sharp intraday losses Thursday to end the session higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Average loans and leases jumped 13.5% to $278.6 billion in the global wealth and investment management business, while in the consumer banking arm, average loans and leases inched up 0.2% to $321 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Broncos tied the score after making the defensive stop, then inched away with two drives that ended with field goals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Warily they inched their way through coral reefs to their anchorage.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
