narrow
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adj \ˈner-(ˌ)ō, ˈna-(ˌ)rō\Definition of NARROW
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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)
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: limited in size or scope <a narrow interpretation>
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a : illiberal in views or disposition : prejudiced b chiefly dialect : stingy, niggardly
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a : barely sufficient : close <won by a narrow margin> b : barely successful <a narrow escape>
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: minutely precise : meticulous <a narrow inspection>
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of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat
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: tense 3
— nar·row·ly adverb
— nar·row·ness noun
Examples of NARROW
- The city's ancient streets are too narrow for buses.
- We crossed at the narrowest part of the river.
- His shoulders are very narrow.
- within the narrow limits allowed by law
- They offer a narrow range of flavors: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.
- the study's narrow focus on 30-year-old men
- The study was narrow in scope.
- a narrow view of politics
Origin of NARROW
Middle English narowe, from Old English nearu; akin to Old High German narwa scar
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to NARROW
Related Words: attenuate, attenuated, elongate (or elongated), linear; bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, constricted, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened; lanky, rangy, reedy, shoestring, spindly, stalky, stringy, twiggy, willowy, wispy; lank, spare
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