Narrow Definition
nărō
narrowed, narrowest, narrowing, narrows, narrower
adjective
narrowest, narrower
Small in width as compared to length; esp., less wide than is customary, standard, or expected; not wide.
Webster's New World
Limited in meaning, size, amount, or extent.
A narrow majority.
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Limited in outlook; without breadth of view or generosity; not liberal; prejudiced.
A narrow mind.
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Lacking flexibility; rigid.
Narrow opinions.
American Heritage
Close; careful; minute; thorough.
A narrow inspection.
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verb
narrowed, narrowing, narrows
To decrease or limit in width.
To narrow a sidewalk.
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To decrease or limit the scope, extent, or number of.
To narrow down one's college options.
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To decrease in width; contract.
The river narrows up ahead.
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noun
narrows
A narrow part or place, esp. in a valley, mountain pass, road, etc.
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A narrow passage, as between two bodies of water; strait.
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A part of a river or an ocean current that is not wide.
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Origin of Narrow
Middle English narwe from Old English nearu
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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