narrowly Definition
- 1by a small margin; only just
- 2in a way that is limited in range or scope
Using narrowly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "narrowly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He narrowly escaped death in the accident.
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The team narrowly won the game.
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She narrowly avoided being hit by a car.
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The proposal was narrowly approved by the board.
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The investigation focused narrowly on financial fraud.
narrowly Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: narrowly in Brief
The adverb 'narrowly' [ˈnærəʊli] means 'by a small margin; only just' or 'in a way that is limited in range or scope'. It is often used to describe close calls or situations where something almost didn't happen, as in 'He narrowly escaped death in the accident' or 'The team narrowly won the game'. It can also be used to describe situations that are limited in some way, as in 'The investigation focused narrowly on financial fraud'.
