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hairbreadth
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Synonyms: Noun
ace, hair, hairline, hop, skip, and jump, inch, neck, shouting distance, step, stone's throw
Synonyms: Adjective
close, down-to-the-wire, narrow, neck and neck, nip and tuck, tight
Antonyms: Noun
country mile, long haul, mile
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