English · Adjectives
narrow
/ˈnærəʊ/
[/ˈnærəʊ/]
not wide
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Measuring a small distance from one side to the other.
Example
The narrow mountain path was only wide enough for one person at a time.
The narrow mountain path was only wide enough for one person at a time.
Etymology
From Old English 'nearu' (constricted), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Literal for thin spaces and figurative for limited views.