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
    1. 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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