# inching

Pronunciation: say "IN-ching" /ˈɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of inch. — present participle and gerund of inch
   - Simple: Present participle of inch. Use this form for moving slowly, a little bit at a time, right now.
   - _The climbers were inching along the narrow ledge above the gorge._
   - _Prices have been inching upward throughout the year._

## Noun

2. Very slow, gradual movement that progresses in tiny steps.
   - Simple: A slow, small movement made bit by bit.
   - _The steady inching of the traffic finally got them onto the highway._
   - _An almost imperceptible inching of the dial showed the pressure was still rising._

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