Definitions and Examples of narrow, limited
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little width; limited in size or extent.
Example
The path was so narrow that only one person could walk on it at a time.
Restricted in size, quantity, or scope; not comprehensive or universal.
Example
The company had to operate within a limited budget and could not afford to hire more employees.
Key Differences: narrow vs limited
- 1Narrow refers to physical space or extent, while latitudinous refers to figurative space or extent.
- 2Limited implies a constraint or boundary, while latitudinous implies an abundance or expansiveness.
Effective Usage of narrow, limited
- 1Spatial Description: Use narrow to describe physical spaces that are limited in size or extent.
- 2Scope Description: Use limited to describe situations that have constraints or boundaries.
- 3Figurative Description: Use latitudinous to describe situations that have an abundance or expansiveness.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Narrow refers to physical space or extent, while limited implies a constraint or boundary. Use these words to describe spatial or scope limitations. On the other hand, latitudinous implies an abundance or expansiveness. Use this word to describe figurative situations that have ample space or scope.