narrow
/nˈɛɹoʊ/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
verb
- make or become more narrow or restricted
“The selection was narrowed” - define clearly
“I cannot narrow down the rules for this game” - become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
“She specializes in Near Eastern history” - become tight or as if tight
“Her throat constricted”
adjective
- not wide
“a narrow bridge” - limited in size or scope
“the narrow sense of a word” - lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
“a brilliant but narrow-minded judge” - very limited in degree
“won by a narrow margin” - characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
“a minute inspection of the grounds”
noun
- a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
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