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narrow

[nar-oh] / ˈnær oʊ /
ADJECTIVE
confined, restricted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cramped definite limited precarious precise slender slim small thin tight
STRONG
attenuated circumscribed close compressed confining constricted contracted exclusive fine fixed near pent pinched scant scanty select set shrunken spare strait taper tapered tapering
WEAK
determinate exiguous incapacious linear meager paltry threadlike
Antonyms
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fat free giving imprecise indefinite inexact loose open strong unlimited
STRONG
away far poor thick unfixed
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded generous liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
ADJECTIVE
intolerant, small-minded
Synonyms
STRONG
biased conservative narrow-minded partial prejudiced reactionary
WEAK
bigoted conventional dogmatic hidebound illiberal inexorable inflexible obdurate parochial
Antonyms
STRONG
fair impartial liberal progressive radical unbiased unprejudiced
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded generous spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
ADJECTIVE
cheap, stingy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tight
STRONG
close mean mercenary
WEAK
avaricious scrimpy ungenerous
Antonyms
STRONG
generous unselfish
WEAK
accepting broad broad-minded liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide
VERB
reduce, simplify
Synonyms
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diminish limit tighten
STRONG
circumscribe constrict contract taper
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free let go release
STRONG
expand increase open
WEAK
broaden complicate intensify

Example Sentences

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It is possible the court will find a narrow way through, perhaps saying little about Batson’s substance while resolving the waiver question on technical grounds.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Note the narrow midfielders close to the defenders receiving passes in the middle of the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“We see scope for the discount to narrow from 40% to 25-30% as Thacker Pass milestones are achieved and a permanent CEO is appointed,” Morgans says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The economic integration of Asia depends on this narrow, vulnerable corridor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Some force was keeping her there She couldn’t take her eyes from that narrow slit of blight.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver