Definition of "inch"
Kid-friendly meaning of inch, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "inch" mean?
inch (noun) — a small unit of length about the size of a thumb's width.
Example sentences using "inch"
Grade K–2
Move it one inch.
Grade 3–5
The ruler shows that this pencil is exactly six inches long.
Grade 6–8
An inch sounds tiny, but a single inch of rainfall over a square mile means over seventeen million gallons of water suddenly arriving on the ground.
Words that rhyme with "inch"
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