Narrowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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narrowed
[ ˈnærəʊd ]
in a restricted state
Made smaller in width or extent. Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or amount.
Synonyms
constricted, limited, restricted
Examples of usage
- The road narrowed as it entered the mountains.
- My options are narrowed down to two choices.
to make less wide or less extensive
To make something smaller in width or extent. To restrict or limit the scope, extent, or amount of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He narrowed his eyes in suspicion.
- The company narrowed its focus to a specific market.
Translations
Translations of the word "narrowed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estreitado
🇮🇳 संकुचित
🇩🇪 verengt
🇮🇩 dipersempit
🇺🇦 звужений
🇵🇱 zwężony
🇯🇵 狭められた
🇫🇷 rétréci
🇪🇸 reducido
🇹🇷 daraltılmış
🇰🇷 좁아진
🇸🇦 ضيق
🇨🇿 zúžený
🇸🇰 zúžený
🇨🇳 缩小的
🇸🇮 zožen
🇮🇸 minkaður
🇰🇿 тарылған
🇬🇪 შეზღუდული
🇦🇿 daralmış
🇲🇽 reducido
Word origin
The word 'narrowed' is the past tense of the verb 'narrow'. The term 'narrow' originated from the Old English word 'nearu', which meant 'constricted, small, or limited'. Over time, 'narrow' evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of narrowing has been present in various languages and cultures, reflecting the human tendency to limit or restrict things.
See also: narrowing, narrowness.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,544 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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