Inch (Verb)
Meaning
Advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The nervous hikers inch along the rickety bridge, too scared to look down.
- She inched her way through the crowded airport, desperate to catch her flight.
- The frightened child inched towards her mother, seeking comfort and reassurance.
- He inched the car forward, trying not to startle the pedestrian.
- As the deadline loomed closer, the team inched forward, slowly meeting their target.