hairbreadth
The word “hairbreadth” has 2 syllables: hair-breadth
It's pronounced as /ˈhɛrˌbrɛdθ/
What is synonym and antonym for hairbreadth?
In the thesaurus, “hairbreadth” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hairbreadth along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hairbreadth
Antonyms for hairbreadth
- long haul
- mile
Meanings of hairbreadth
- noun
- The width of a hair, a very short distance or a very small amount.
Example Sentences
- The hero narrowly escaped danger by a mere hairbreadth.
- The detective's keen intuition allowed him to detect clues with a hairbreadth precision.
- With a hairbreadth difference, the outcome of the race was decided.
- The acrobat's daring stunts seemed to defy the laws of physics by a hairbreadth.
- The mountain climbers traversed treacherous terrain, their survival often depending on a hairbreadth decision.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hairbreadth, such as: ace, close, hair, inch, long haul, mile, narrow.
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