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narrowly

[ˈnærəʊli]

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!

  • Example

    He narrowly escaped death in the accident.

  • Example

    The team narrowly won the game.

  • Example

    She narrowly avoided being hit by a car.

  • Example

    The proposal was narrowly approved by the board.

  • Example

    The investigation focused narrowly on financial fraud.

narrowly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for narrowly

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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'.

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