English · Adjectives

narrow

/ˈnærəʊ/

[/ˈnærəʊ/]

not wide

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Measuring a small distance from one side to the other.

Example

The narrow mountain path was only wide enough for one person at a time.

The narrow mountain path was only wide enough for one person at a time.

Etymology

From Old English 'nearu' (constricted), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Literal for thin spaces and figurative for limited views.

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