Word
mich
Phoneticsmich
/ˈmɪtʃ/
Definition
n. a very small amount of something. You use it to describe a tiny piece or a small distance.
n. a minute or very small amount; a jot. Often used in negative constructions to emphasise the total absence of a quality.
Examples
“There is not a mich of truth in that story.”
“The mechanic adjusted the engine by a mich to ensure the timing was perfectly aligned.”
“The general refused to yield even a mich of territory, insisting that every inch of the border was vital to the nation's strategic defense.”
Examples
simple
“There is not a mich of truth in that story.”
contextual
“The mechanic adjusted the engine by a mich to ensure the timing was perfectly aligned.”
complex
“The general refused to yield even a mich of territory, insisting that every inch of the border was vital to the nation's strategic defense.”
Usage
Often appears in the phrase 'not a mich' to mean 'not at all' or 'nothing'.
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