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hairbreadth

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of hairbreadth

showing little difference in the standing of the competitors

a hairbreadth victory, but a victory nevertheless

Synonyms of hairbreadth

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

Words Related to hairbreadth

hairbreadth

noun

variants: or hairsbreadth

Synonyms and Antonyms of hairbreadth

a very small distance or degree

just missed the bull's-eye by a hairbreadth

Synonyms of hairbreadth

ace, hair, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, shouting distance, step, stone's throw

Words Related to hairbreadth

bit, crumb, dab, iota, jot, minim, mite, particle, smidgen (also smidgeon), trace, trifle

Near Antonyms of hairbreadth

infinity, light-year

Antonyms of hairbreadth

country mile, long haul, mile

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