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narrow meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of narrow at MeaningMonkey.org. narrow meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.NARROW noun
Definition of narrow (noun)
- a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
NARROW verb
Definition of narrow (verb)
- make or become more narrow or restricted
- define clearly
- "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
- synonyms: nail down, narrow down, peg down, pin down, specify
- become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
- "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
- synonyms: narrow down, specialise, specialize
- antonym: branch out
- become tight or as if tight
- "Her throat constricted"
- synonyms: constrict, constringe
NARROW adjective
Definition of narrow (adjective)
- not wide
- "a narrow bridge"; "a narrow line across the page"
- antonym: broad
- limited in size or scope
- "the narrow sense of a word"
- lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
- "a brilliant but narrow-minded judge"; "narrow opinions"
- synonyms: narrow-minded
- antonym: broad-minded
- very limited in degree
- "won by a narrow margin"; "a narrow escape"
- antonym: wide
- characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
- "a minute inspection of the grounds"; "a narrow scrutiny"; "an exact and minute report"
- synonyms: minute
Source: Princeton University Wordnet