B2verbtransportmoney
US/ɪntʃ/
UK/ɪntʃ/
to move or change very slowly and carefully, a little at a time
In context
In rush hour, motorbikes inch forward along Nguyen Trai Street.
Petrol prices have inched up again this month.
The climber inched her way along the narrow edge of the cliff.
Words that go with inch
verb + adverb
- inch forwardThe queue inched forward slowly.
- inch upRents in the city continue to inch up.
- inch closerThe two sides are inching closer to a deal.
verb + noun
- inch our wayWe had to inch our way through the crowded market.
verb + preposition
- inch towardsThe team is inching towards the top of the league.