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Meaning of narrow
The primary meaning of the word "narrow" is having a small width or extent from side to side.
Etymology of narrow
The word "narrow" comes from Old English "nearu", which is also the source of the Modern English word "nerve"
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include various senses of limited extent or scope, and has been influenced by other languages such as Old Norse and Middle English
Synonyms
slender
thin
slim
tight
confined
restricted
limited
cramped
constricted
strait
compact
small
petite
fragile
delicate
dainty
fine
lean
gaunt
meager
scanty
sparse
limited
circumscribed
hemmed
bounded
restricted
tapering
pointed
acute
angled
sharp
confined
pinched
compressed
squeezed
tight
close
dense
thick
heavy
broad
wide
sweeping
expansive
extensive
roomy
spacious
airy
loose
relaxed
unrestricted
unconfined
Definitions
- Having a small width or extent from side to side
- Limited in extent, amount, or degree
- Having a small or limited range or scope
- (Of a road or path) having a small width
- (Of a mind or outlook) limited or bigoted
Usage Examples
- The narrow road wound its way through the mountains
- The narrow window of opportunity made it difficult to succeed
- The narrow mind of the dictator made him unable to consider alternative viewpoints
- The narrow escape from the accident left everyone shaken