narrow

[ˈnæroʊ]

narrow Definition

  • 1limited in size, amount, or extent
  • 2having a small distance from one side to the other
  • 3not wide enough

Using narrow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "narrow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The road is too narrow for two cars to pass.

  • Example

    She has a narrow understanding of the issue.

  • Example

    The company narrowly avoided bankruptcy.

  • Example

    He narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

narrow Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using narrow

  • a situation where someone manages to avoid injury, danger, or failure by a very small margin

    Example

    It was a narrow squeak, but they managed to catch the last train home.

  • a very small difference between two things, often used in the context of a competition or election

    Example

    The election was won by a narrow margin of only a few votes.

  • a difficult or risky course of action that requires careful navigation

    Example

    Starting your own business can be a narrow path, but it can also be very rewarding.

Phrases with narrow

  • a situation where someone manages to avoid injury, danger, or failure by a very small margin

    Example

    It was a narrow escape, but they managed to get out of the burning building just in time.

  • narrow-minded

    having a limited outlook or perspective, often refusing to consider new or different ideas

    Example

    His narrow-minded views on politics made it difficult to have a productive conversation with him.

  • to reduce the number of possibilities or options

    Example

    We need to narrow down our list of candidates before we can make a decision.

Origins of narrow

from Old English 'nearu'

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Summary: narrow in Brief

The term 'narrow' [ˈnæroʊ] refers to something limited in size, amount, or extent, often having a small distance from one side to the other. It can describe physical spaces like roads and rooms, as well as abstract concepts like understanding and margins. 'Narrow' extends into phrases like 'narrow escape,' and idioms like 'a narrow margin,' denoting a very small difference.

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