Pronunciation

/ˈnærəw/

Definitions

• Adjective: (adj) Having little width; not wide. For example: “The road was so narrow that only one car could pass at a time.”
  • Figurative usage: Limited in scope, range, or extent. Example: “A narrow understanding of history.”
• Verb: (v) To make or become narrower. Example: “The gap between them narrowed as they reconciled their differences.”
• Noun: (n) A narrow part of something, especially a passage or road. Example: “The boat had to navigate through a narrow channel.”

Phrases

• “Narrow down”: To reduce the number of options or possibilities. Example: “We need to narrow down our choices before making a final decision.”
• “Narrow escape”: A situation where someone avoids danger or misfortune by a very small margin. Example: “It was a narrow escape when he missed being hit by the car.”
• “Narrow-minded”: Describing someone who has limited views or opinions, not open to new ideas or different beliefs. Example: “His narrow-minded approach to life prevents him from experiencing diverse cultures.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The narrow alley led us to a hidden courtyard.”
• Verb: “She narrowed her eyes in suspicion when she heard the news.”
• Noun: “The bridge over the river was just wide enough for a single-file line, and we had to cross on the narrow path.”

Synonyms

• Constricted
• Tight
• Limited
• Slim
• Restricted
• Close (for形容词 meaning ‘not wide’)
• Contract (for动词 meaning ‘to make narrower’)
• Restrict (for verb meaning ‘to limit or reduce in scope’)