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narrow

 

[ หˆnรฆr.oสŠ ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

space

Of small width in relation to length; not wide or broad.

Synonyms

constricted, cramped, tight

Examples of usage

  • The hallway was so narrow that two people could barely walk side by side.
  • The narrow alley was filled with colorful street art.
Context #2 | Verb

mind

To limit or restrict (someone or something) in action, thought, or expression.

Synonyms

constrict, limit, restrict

Examples of usage

  • Don't let your fears narrow your opportunities for growth.
  • The strict rules narrowed the creative options for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estreito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ€เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sempit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…ski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ญใ„ (ใ›ใพใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtroit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูŽูŠูู‘ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบzky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ญ็ช„็š„ (xiรกzhวŽi de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ozek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrecho

Etymology

The word 'narrow' originated from the Old English word 'nearu', which meant 'constricted, having a small width'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, maintaining its fundamental meaning of limited width. The concept of narrowness has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing physical spaces to metaphorically representing limitations and restrictions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,741, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.