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Definition & Meaning of "narrow"in English

narrow
01

having a limited distance between opposite sides 

narrow definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
narrowest
Comparative
narrower
gradable
Examples
The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
1.1

(of fabrics) limited in width, typically used for specific applications like trims, ribbons, or bands 

Examples
The tailor used a narrow strip of cloth to create the detailed edging on the dress. 
02

(of beliefs, views, etc.) limited and not open to different ideas or perspectives 

narrow definition and meaning
Examples
His narrow beliefs about gender roles prevented him from appreciating the diversity of modern society. 
03

restricted in range or number of things 

Examples
Their narrow range of products limits their appeal to a broader market. 
04

characterized by a very specific and restricted range, focus, or interpretation, often excluding broader perspectives or additional information 

Examples
His argument relied on a narrow interpretation of the law, which did not consider broader implications. 
05

extremely detailed and precise, paying close attention to even the smallest elements 

Examples
Her narrow examination of the financial records helped uncover discrepancies that had been overlooked. 
06

having a small difference or close proximity in various context 

Examples
The team secured a narrow victory, winning the championship by a single point. 
07

(of speech sounds) produced with the muscles in a relatively tense state 

Examples
The vowel in the word was identified as a narrow sound, requiring more muscle tension than its relaxed counterpart. 
08

(of an animal's diet, feed, etc.) having a higher proportion of protein compared to carbohydrates 

Examples
The livestock were fed a narrow ration to support muscle growth and overall health. 
to narrow
01

to make something more limited or restricted in width 

Transitive: to narrow a pathway
to narrow definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
narrow
3rd person singular
narrows
Present participle
narrowing
Past simple
narrowed
Past participle
narrowed
Examples
The construction workers narrowed the road to create space for a bike lane. 
1.1

to become less wide in extent or size 

Intransitive
Examples
The road began to narrow as we approached the mountain pass. 
02

to partially close one's eyes to focus on something or to convey emotions such as anger or suspicion 

Transitive: to narrow one's eyes
Examples
She narrowed her eyes in suspicion as she watched the stranger approach. 
03

to restrict or make more limited in scope 

Transitive: to narrow the scope of something
Examples
The architect proposed narrowing the scope of the building project to stay within budget constraints. 
3.1

to become more limited in scale, degree, or range 

Intransitive
Examples
The gap between the two competitors has narrowed significantly over the past few weeks. 
Narrow
01

a confined or restricted passage, such as a channel or gap 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
narrows
Examples
The boat carefully navigated through the narrow, avoiding the rocks on either side. 
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