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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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That narrow conductive path produces a sudden electrical response similar to a neuron firing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

She emerged from a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates to clinch a narrow victory in the February primary, running just ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Penybryn, in the centre of Llan Ffestiniog, is a narrow street with space to park on only one side - the side where Sharman lives.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

But the pied-à-terre tax would burden a narrow and administratively complex tax base, and it would only raise limited revenue.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The trail was so narrow that they only just had room to stand side by side.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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