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- Dictionarynarrow/ˈnarəʊ/
adjective
- 1. of small width in relation to length: "he made his way down the narrow road" Similar Opposite
- 2. limited in extent, amount, or scope: "they ate a narrow range of foods" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. become or make less wide: "the road narrowed and crossed an old bridge"
- 2. become or make more limited in extent or scope: "the gap between the sexes is narrowing"
noun
- 1. a narrow channel connecting two larger areas of water: "there was a car ferry across the narrows of Loch Long"
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NARROW definition: 1. having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length…. Learn more.
1. a. : of slender width. a long and narrow room. b. : of less than standard or usual width. a narrow sidewalk. c. of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters) 2. : limited in size or scope. a narrow interpretation. 3. a. : illiberal (see illiberal sense a) in views or disposition : prejudiced.
Narrow definition: of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected. See examples of NARROW used in a sentence.
Narrow means less wide or to make less wide. When you narrow down your choices, you decrease the number of choices. A road might be too narrow for a car.
nar·row. (năr′ō) adj. nar·row·er, nar·row·est. 1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length. 2. Limited in area or scope; cramped. 3. Lacking flexibility; rigid: narrow opinions. 4. Barely sufficient; close: a narrow margin of victory. 5. Painstakingly thorough or attentive; meticulous: narrow scrutiny. 6. Linguistics Tense.
Something that is narrow measures a very small distance from one side to the other, especially compared to its length or height.
NARROW meaning: 1. having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length…. Learn more.
Jun 20, 2024 · narrow (plural narrows) (chiefly in the plural) A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
Definition of narrow adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
NARROW definition: 1. Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other: 2. including only a small…. Learn more.