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- DictionaryNar·row/ˈnerō/
adjective
- 1. (especially of something that is considerably longer or higher than it is wide) of small width: "he made his way down the narrow road"
- 2. limited in extent, amount, or scope; restricted: "his ability to get good results within narrow constraints of money and manpower"
verb
- 1. become or make less wide: "the road narrowed and crossed an old bridge"
- 2. become or make more limited or restricted in extent or scope: "their trade surplus narrowed to $70 million in January"
noun
- 1. a narrow channel connecting two larger areas of water: "a basaltic fang rising from the narrows of the Upper Missouri"
1. a. : of slender width. a long and narrow room. b. : of less than standard or usual width. a narrow sidewalk. c. of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters) 2. : limited in size or scope. a narrow interpretation. 3. a. : illiberal (see illiberal sense a) in views or disposition : prejudiced.
NARROW definition: 1. having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length…. Learn more.
Narrow means less wide or to make less wide. When you narrow down your choices, you decrease the number of choices. A road might be too narrow for a car. When used to describe something physical such as a street or hips, narrow simply means not wide.
adjective. 1. small in width as compared to length; esp., less wide than is customary, standard, or expected; not wide. 2. limited in meaning, size, amount, or extent. a narrow majority. 3. limited in outlook; without breadth of view or generosity; not liberal; prejudiced. a narrow mind.
Narrow describes something that is a short distance from side to side. Thin describes people, or something that has a short distance through it from one side to the other. Thin is also used of things that are not as thick as you expect.
Narrow definition: of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected. See examples of NARROW used in a sentence.
to become or make something more limited in range or extent. The gap between the candidates has narrowed significantly. The company has narrowed the gap between premium and discount brands. We need to try and narrow the health divide between rich and poor.
NARROW definition: 1. Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other: 2. including only a small…. Learn more.
Synonyms for NARROW: thin, slender, skinny, fine, slim, tight, close, linear; Antonyms of NARROW: wide, broad, fat, thick, stocky, squat, stumpy, massive.
Define narrow. narrow synonyms, narrow pronunciation, narrow translation, English dictionary definition of narrow. adj. nar·row·er , nar·row·est 1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length. 2. Limited in area or scope; cramped. 3. Lacking...
