Synonyms of hairbreadth

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adjective

as in narrow

showing little difference in the standing of the competitors

a hairbreadth victory, but a victory nevertheless

Synonyms & Similar Words

• narrow
• close
• down-to-the-wire
• tight
• nip and tuck
• crowded
• neck and neck

hairbreadth

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noun

variants or hairsbreadth

as in inch

a very small distance or degree

just missed the bull's-eye by a hairbreadth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inch
• hair
• step
• ace
• neck
• hairline
• bit
• trace
• minim
• stone's throw
• shouting distance
• trifle
• crumb
• hop, skip, and jump
• smidgin
• particle
• mite
• smidgen
• dab
• jot
• iota
• smidgeon
• smidge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mile
• long haul
• infinity
• light-year
• country mile

• mile
• long haul
• infinity
• light-year
• country mile

Phrases Containing hairbreadth

• hairbreadth escape

• hairbreadth escape