Narrow meaning
To decrease or limit in width.
To narrow a sidewalk.
verb
To decrease in width; contract.
The river narrows up ahead.
verb
To decrease or limit the scope, extent, or number of.
To narrow down one's college options.
verb
A narrow part or place, esp. in a valley, mountain pass, road, etc.
noun
A narrow passage, as between two bodies of water; strait.
noun
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The definition of narrow is someone who is limited in some way or something that is small in width as compared to its length.
An example of narrow used as an adjective is the phrase narrow mind, which is someone with little knowledge of the world.
An example of a narrow window is a long window that is not very wide.
adjective
Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length.
adjective
Barely sufficient; close.
A narrow margin of victory.
adjective
Painstakingly thorough or attentive; meticulous.
Narrow scrutiny.
adjective
To reduce in width or extent; make narrower.
verb
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To limit or restrict.
Narrowed the possibilities down to three.
verb
To become narrower; contract.
verb
A part of little width, as a pass through mountains.
noun
Limited in outlook; without breadth of view or generosity; not liberal; prejudiced.
A narrow mind.
adjective
Close; careful; minute; thorough.
A narrow inspection.
adjective
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With limited margin; with barely enough space, time, etc.; barely successful.
A narrow escape.
adjective
Limited in means; with hardly enough to live on.
Narrow circumstances.
adjective
Having a relatively high proportion of protein.
adjective
Stingy; parsimonious.
adjective
Tense.
adjective
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Limited in area or scope; cramped.
adjective
Lacking flexibility; rigid.
Narrow opinions.
adjective
Tense.
adjective
Small in width as compared to length; esp., less wide than is customary, standard, or expected; not wide.
adjective
Limited in meaning, size, amount, or extent.
A narrow majority.
adjective
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Origin of narrow
- Middle English narwe from Old English nearu
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition