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narrowly

/ˈnæɹəʊli/
Meanings
  • adverb

    Used to describe a situation or result that is very close, but not quite complete or total; almost, but not quite.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɛɹoʊli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with narrowly
arably , carolingly , darlingly , fearfully , gently , hazely , jolly , lively , lovely , merely , nervily , nearly , quarely , rarely , squarely , tangibly , very
Homophones
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  1. narrowly (adverb) - meaning 'in a narrow way' or 'with great care and precision'; Narrowly (proper noun) - a surname

Variants
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narrow , narrow escape , narrow escapes , narrower , narrowest , narrowly , narrowness , narrownesses , narrowly define
Etymology
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Originally meant 'narrow in a ship or boat', from Old English narwe, from nyrwan to narrow, from nyr 'narrow' + wean 'to go'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the narrowest street in the world is only 20 inches wide and is located in Reeth, England?

  2. The term 'narrowly' was first used in English around the 13th century.

Related Concepts
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  1. near: Related concept, meaning close in space, time, or relationship.

  2. precise: Related concept, meaning accurate and detailed.

Culture
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In literature, 'narrowly' is often used to describe a narrow escape or a close call. In art, it can refer to a narrow focus or a restricted viewpoint. In music, it can be used to describe a narrow range of notes or a narrow dynamic range.

How to Memorize "narrowly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a boat navigating through a narrow channel or a race where competitors are very close to each other.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'narrowly' and the word 'just', such as 'Just like a narrowly parked car, I need to be careful.'

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