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Narrow

adjective
/ˈnær.oʊ/

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
limited in width or extent; not wide

Example Sentences

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass.

Synonyms

thin, slim, tight, confined, cramped, restricted, slender
Entry 1
thin, slim, tight, confined
Entry 2
tight, cramped, restricted, slender

Antonyms

wide, broad, spacious, expansive
Entry 1
wide, broad, spacious, expansive
Entry 2
wide, broad, expansive

Collocations

narrow street, narrow margin, narrow escape, narrow minded, narrow path, narrow mind, narrow view
Entry 1
narrow street, narrow margin, narrow escape, narrow minded
Entry 2
narrow street, narrow path, narrow mind, narrow view

Related Vocabularies

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
actually existing or happening; true and not imagined
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Not operating normally or properly.
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

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