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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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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With many countries already facing elevated budget deficits and rising public debt, they called on policymakers to take a narrow and temporary approach to such support, suggesting direct transfers to households most at risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

One quibble is that growth is narrow, with tech carrying basically the entire load.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

We were really trying to narrow it down and it’s so good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"It's a difficult one to narrow it down to," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A long gown and a plumed hat brushing both sides of the narrow stairs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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