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Narrow Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：not wide (narrow)

narrow 🔊

/ˈnærəʊ/

adj.

Having a small distance from one side to the other; not wide.

not wide 🔊

➕

/nɒt waɪd/

adj.

Describes an object or space that has a small distance between its two sides, opposite of wide.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'nearu' meaning 'constricted'; Proto-Germanic *narwaz.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a narrow path; 'arrow' in 'narrow' points one way.

📖 Example

We had to drive very slowly on the narrow mountain road, with steep cliffs on both sides. 🔊 The mountain road was so narrow that we drove very slowly because of the steep cliffs on both sides.

🔗 Collocations

narrow road – a road that is not wide

narrow passage – a confined corridor or way

narrow bridge – a bridge with limited width

🔄 Synonyms

slim (adj.) – thin in width; not thick

constricted (adj.) – tightly squeezed or restricted in space

cramped (adj.) – uncomfortably small or tight

🚫 Antonyms

wide (adj.) – having a great distance from side to side

broad (adj.) – large in width; extensive

spacious (adj.) – having ample space

🌱 Derivatives

narrowly (adv.) – in a narrow manner; only just

narrowness (n.) – the quality of being narrow

narrow-minded (adj.) – having a limited outlook; intolerant

📖 Cultural Story

From Old English nearu, used in modern phrases like 'narrow margin' (finance) and 'narrow band' (tech). No mythical origins.

Meaning 2：limited in scope (narrow)

narrow 🔊

/ˈnærəʊ/

adj.

Limited in range, scope, or extent; not broad or wide-ranging.

Balancing scale with narrow advantage showing limited scope

limited in scope 🔊

➕

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ɪn skoʊp/

adj.

Refers to something that is restricted in extent, range, or variety; lacking breadth.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She won the election by a narrow margin, just fifty votes ahead of her opponent. 🔊 She barely won the election, leading by only fifty votes.

🔗 Collocations

narrow margin – a very small difference

narrow escape – a situation where danger is barely avoided

narrow victory – a win by a small advantage

🔄 Synonyms

limited (adj.) – restricted in size, amount, or scope

restricted (adj.) – kept within limits; confined

confined (adj.) – limited in space or scope

🚫 Antonyms

broad (adj.) – wide in range or scope

wide (adj.) – extensive in range or variety

extensive (adj.) – covering a large area or range

🌱 Derivatives

narrowly (adv.) – only just; barely

narrowness (n.) – the state of being limited in scope

narrow-minded (adj.) – unwilling to accept different ideas