Narrow /ˈnæɹəʊ/

The meaning and definition of Narrow, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(chiefly in the plural) A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
“the narrows of New York harbor”

adjective

Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
“a narrow hallway”
Of little extent; very limited; circumscribed.

Antonyms broad wide

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