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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.
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.
Narrow definition: Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length.
narrow. adjective. /ˈnærəʊ/. /ˈnærəʊ/. (comparative narrower, superlative narrowest) Idioms. measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length. Stray dogs wander the steep narrow lanes of the old town. The road soon became narrower and steeper.
Definition of narrow adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
NARROW definition: 1. Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other: 2. including only a small…. Learn more.
narrow meaning, definition, what is narrow: measuring only a small distance from one...: Learn more.