narrow
/nˈɛroʊ/
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Definitions
Adjective
not wide; "a narrow bridge"; "a narrow line across the page"
Adjective
lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view; "a brilliant but narrow-minded judge"; "narrow opinions"
Adjective
very limited in degree; "won by a narrow margin"; "a narrow escape"
Adjective Satellite
limited in size or scope; "the narrow sense of a word"
Adjective Satellite
characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; "a minute inspection of the grounds"; "a narrow scrutiny"; "an exact and minute report"
Noun
a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
Verb
make or become more narrow or restricted; "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed"
Verb
define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
Verb
become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
Verb
become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted"
Synonyms
constrict
constringe
contract
minute
nail down
narrow down
narrow-minded
peg down
pin down
specialise
specialize
specify