narrow

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narrow is part of the Basic English 850.
This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 30-04-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Derived words 2.4 See also 3 Verb 3.1 Antonyms

[change] Pronunciation

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Positive narrow

Comparative narrower

Superlative narrowest

1. Not wide; thin.

   The bridge was narrow.

   She has a narrow waist.

[change] Synonyms

• thin

[change] Antonyms

• wide

[change] Derived words

• narrows
• narrowly

[change] See also

• width
• breadth
• length
• height

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Plain form narrow

Third-person singular narrows

Past tense narrowed

Past participle narrowed

Present participle narrowing

1. (transitive & intransitive) To become or make something narrower.

   He narrowed his eyes in anger.

   The road narrows near the lake.

[change] Antonyms

• widen
• open up