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narrow

narrow

Meaning of narrow

small from side

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British English/ˈnærəʊ/
American English/ˈnæroʊ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszhǎi de
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narrow with Chinese translation

narrow usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

They turned onto a narrow lane between the houses.

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narrow belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

narrow窄的
thin薄的
heavy重的
light轻的
hard硬的
soft软的
tiny极小的

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between narrow / thin / tight / slender / cramped / confined

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes small thickness or slimness of an object or person rather than width across.

A2Very Often

She wore a thin scarf because the weather was mild.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on close fit or lack of slack; can mean uncomfortable or restrictive, not only small width.

A2Very Often

The shoes are too tight after walking all day.

🇬🇧English

Describes an attractively thin or graceful form, often for people or plants; more positive and about shape.

B1Often

She has a slender figure and moves gracefully.

C
🇬🇧English
cramped

Emphasizes lack of space inside an area, causing discomfort or restriction; negative connotation.

B1Often

The office was small and cramped, with barely any room to move.

C
🇬🇧English
confined

Stresses being restricted or shut in; can be physical (small space) or abstract (limited freedom).

B1Often

He felt confined living in such a small apartment.

T
🇬🇧English
tapered

Describes something that becomes gradually narrower toward one end; focuses on shape change along length.

B1Rarely

The table legs are tapered for a sleek look.

S
🇬🇧English
snug

Conveys a close, comfortable fit or a cosy, compact space; positive sense of being well-fitted or warm.

A2Often

The cottage was small but snug, perfect for a weekend.

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How to pronounce narrow and what this word means

narrow means narrow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce narrow

/ˈnærəʊ/

narrow translation

narrow

narrow examples

The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully.

narrow transcription

/ˈnærəʊ/, /ˈnæroʊ/

Questions about this word

narrow meaning: what does it mean?

small from side

narrow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

narrow is pronounced as /ˈnærəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

narrow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully. Translation: Мост узкий, поэтому идите осторожно.

Is narrow part of Adjectives vocabulary?

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