All the infections that the sun sucks up / From bogs, fens, flats, on Prosper fall, and make him / By inch-meal a disease!
Source: wiktionary
Inchmeal
/ˈɪnt͡ʃ.miːl/
Synonyms for "inchmeal" (27 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
bit by bitby degreesby inchesby inchmealby slow degreesby snatches
Strong matches (8)
Related words (13)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bit by bit, by degrees, by inches, by inchmeal, by slow degrees.
- Sentence evidence is available for inchmeal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "inchmeal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "inchmeal"
Keep "inchmeal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "inchmeal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "inchmeal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "inchmeal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Those who are not thus slippery in the tail, are light of finger; and of these the most pernicious are those who beggar you inchmeal.
Source: wiktionary
I am a sanguinary murderer of time, and would kill him inchmeal just now.
Source: wiktionary
He could be as patient as Death, that inchmeal stalker of his prey; he could be as ruthless as the sea, and incredibly generous upon occasion.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "inchmeal"?
Closest matches include bit by bit, by degrees, by inches, by inchmeal, by slow degrees.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "inchmeal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.