Top synonyms for “narrow”: constrict, constringe, contract, minute, nail down, narrow down, narrow-minded, peg down, and 32 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
- (verb)become tight or as if tight“Her throat constricted”
- (verb)make or become more narrow or restricted“The selection was narrowed”
- (verb)become more focused on an area of activity or field of study“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
- (verb)define clearly“I cannot narrow down the rules for this game”
- (adjective)lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view“a brilliant but narrow-minded judge”
- (adjective)characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination“a minute inspection of the grounds”
- (adjective)limited in size or scope“the narrow sense of a word”
- (adjective)not wide“a narrow bridge”
- (adjective)very limited in degree“won by a narrow margin”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "narrow"?
Common synonyms for "narrow" include constrict, constringe, contract, minute, nail down, narrow down. Our thesaurus lists 40 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "narrow"?
Antonyms for "narrow" include wide, widen. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "narrow" mean?
a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
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