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- Dictionarynarrow/ˈnarəʊ/
adjective
- 1. of small width in relation to length: "he made his way down the narrow road" Similar Opposite
- 2. limited in extent, amount, or scope: "they ate a narrow range of foods" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. become or make less wide: "the road narrowed and crossed an old bridge"
- 2. become or make more limited in extent or scope: "the gap between the sexes is narrowing"
noun
- 1. a narrow channel connecting two larger areas of water: "there was a car ferry across the narrows of Loch Long"
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NARROW definition: 1. having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length…. Learn more.
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.
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 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.
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.
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: 1. Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other: 2. including only a small…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'narrow'. 1. Something that is narrow measures a very small distance from one side to the other, especially compared to its length or height. [...] 2. If something narrows, it becomes less wide. [...]
Narrow Definition. Small in width as compared to length; esp., less wide than is customary, standard, or expected; not wide. Limited in meaning, size, amount, or extent. A narrow majority.
1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length. 2. Limited in area or scope; cramped. 3. Lacking flexibility; rigid: narrow opinions. 4. Barely sufficient; close: a narrow margin of victory. 5. Painstakingly thorough or attentive; meticulous: narrow scrutiny. 6. Linguistics Tense. v. nar·rowed, nar·row·ing, nar·rows. v.tr. 1.
