narrow

Meanings

• adjective

  having a small width or breadth; not wide or spacious

  - "The narrow alleyway was too small for the large truck to pass through."
  - "The narrow path led to the top of the mountain."

• adjective

  limiting or confining in scope, application, or resources

  - "The narrow focus of the research limited the findings to a specific population."
  - "The company's narrow profit margin left little room for error."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnæɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈnæɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

broad , wide , widen

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Synonyms

taper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narrow
dare , square , repair , share , glare

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Variants

List of all variants of narrow that leads to same result
narrow , narrow escape , narrow escapes , narrower , narrowest , narrowly , narrowness , narrownesses , narrowed , narrowing , narrows , narrow boat , narrow boats , narrow-minded , narrow-mindedly , narrow-mindedness , narrow-mindednesses , straight and narrow , straight and narrows , on the straight and narrow , the straight and narrow

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Forms

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narrower, narrowest

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Etymology

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Old English hnawe, from hnawan to draw, squeeze, from hneosan to press, confine

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Trivia

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1. The term 'narrow' is derived from the Old English word 'hnawe', which means 'to draw' or 'squeeze'.

2. The narrowest street in the world is only 20 inches (51 cm) wide and is located in Reutlingen, Germany.

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Related Concepts

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1. narrowly: In a close or narrow manner; barely; just; scarcely

2. narrow minded: Having or showing an inability to understand or accept new or alternative ideas, beliefs, or perspectives

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'narrow' is often used to describe a limited perspective or understanding. In art, the term can refer to a narrow or focused composition.

How to Memorize "narrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, narrow path between two tall trees. Try to visualize the feeling of walking along it.
   - Think of a thin, narrow strip of paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narrow' with the word 'focused'.
   - Think of the word 'narrow' when you see a small, confined space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'narrow' as 'not wide and roomy'

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