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Comparative
narrower
Superlative
narrowest
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having a limited distance between opposite sides
- The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass.
- Her office was located in a narrow alley between two buildings.
- The river flowed through a narrow gorge, with steep cliffs on either side.
- He squeezed through the narrow gap in the fence to access the abandoned property.
- The narrow hallway was lined with paintings, giving it a claustrophobic feel.
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(of beliefs, views, etc.) limited and not open to different ideas or perspectives
- His narrow beliefs about gender roles prevented him from appreciating the diversity of modern society.
- Her narrow viewpoint on cultural practices hindered her ability to empathize with others.
- The narrow ideology of the organization stifled creativity and innovation among its members.
- He struggled to broaden his narrow perspective after years of being exposed to a single set of beliefs.
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restricted in range or number of things
- Their narrow range of products limits their appeal to a broader market.
- The narrow curriculum in the program doesn't allow for much academic exploration or creativity.
- The restaurant offers a narrow menu, focusing only on a few traditional dishes.
- The company's narrow selection of products makes it difficult to compete with larger brands.
- Their research covered a narrow range of topics, missing out on many relevant areas.
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characterized by a very specific and restricted range, focus, or interpretation, often excluding broader perspectives or additional information
- His argument relied on a narrow interpretation of the law, which did not consider broader implications.
- The study's narrow focus limited its applicability to real-world scenarios.
- His narrow understanding of the topic made it difficult for him to contribute to the discussion.
- His narrow approach to problem-solving meant he overlooked potential creative solutions.
- She offered a narrow explanation of the theory, focusing only on its core principles.
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extremely detailed and precise, paying close attention to even the smallest elements
- Her narrow examination of the financial records helped uncover discrepancies that had been overlooked.
- The narrow analysis of the patient’s symptoms led to a highly accurate diagnosis.
- His narrow approach to editing made the final draft of the report nearly flawless.
- During the audit, they conducted a narrow inspection of the company's compliance procedures, identifying several areas for improvement.
- She conducted a narrow review of the manuscript, correcting even the smallest errors.
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having a small difference or close proximity in various context
- The team secured a narrow victory, winning the championship by a single point.
- She won the election by a narrow majority, with just a handful of votes making the difference.
- He had a narrow escape when the tree branch fell just inches away from him.
- The outcome of the match was decided by a narrow margin, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
- After a narrow miss, the pilot skillfully avoided a mid-air collision.
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(of speech sounds) produced with the muscles in a relatively tense state
- The vowel in the word was identified as a narrow sound, requiring more muscle tension than its relaxed counterpart.
- Linguists study narrow phonetic sounds to understand how muscle tension affects pronunciation.
- Narrow articulation is often contrasted with lax sounds in phonetic analysis.
- The teacher explained that producing a narrow vowel involves greater muscular effort.
- In some languages, narrow consonants play a crucial role in distinguishing word meanings.
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(of an animal's diet, feed, etc.) having a higher proportion of protein compared to carbohydrates
- The livestock were fed a narrow ration to support muscle growth and overall health.
- The farmer provided a narrow feed to ensure the livestock received enough protein for muscle development.
- Poultry often thrive on a narrow diet that supports their high protein needs.
- Switching to a narrow feed helped improve the overall condition of the herd.