English

narrow

ˈneroʊ, ˈner.oʊ, ˈnæɹoʊ, ˈnæɹəʊ, ˈnɛɹoʊ
Meaning: small in width; limited in scope
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈner.oʊ, ˈnæɹoʊ, ˈnæɹəʊ, ˈnɛɹoʊ

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Example sentences

The street was too narrow for the car to pass.
The street was too narrow for the car to pass.
At the narrow part of the river, we walk across.
At the narrow part of the river, we walk across.
He backed in carefully because the driveway is narrow.
He backed in carefully because the driveway is narrow.
She guided the visitors through the narrow streets.
She guided the visitors through the narrow streets.
The narrow path leads through the forest.
The narrow path leads through the forest.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that has a small distance from one side to the other, or a limited range of options or ideas.

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