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The narrow path went between the trees.
What does Narrow mean?
Narrow means not wide, or to make something more limited.
Dictionary definition
Small in width; to make a choice, space, or list smaller.
Example sentences
Narrow in a sentence
medium
We had to narrow the list to three choices.
hard
Strong evidence can narrow a broad question into a clear conclusion.
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What does narrow mean?
Narrow can describe width or the act of limiting choices.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of narrow?
Wide is the opposite of narrow when describing width.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses narrow correctly?
This sentence uses narrow to mean not wide.
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WordNarrow.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningNarrow means not wide, or to make something more limited.
ExampleExample: The narrow path went between the trees.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nair · oh
- Strongest beat
- nair
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nair.
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Synonyms
Words like Narrow
Antonyms
Opposite words
wideUse for something with a lot of width.
broadUse for something wide or general.
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Word family
Narrow word family
Base word
narrow
verb
narrows
Makes smaller or more limited.
verb
narrowed
Made smaller or more limited in the past.
verb
narrowing
Making smaller or more limited now.
adverb
narrowly
By a small amount or in a limited way.
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Hint for students
Narrow means not wide, or to make something more limited.
Common mix-up
Narrow does not always mean not wide. In some sentences, it means make something more limited.
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Write two short sentences that use narrow in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: We had to narrow the list to three choices. Clue words: list, three, choices. Ask: Which meaning of narrow does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of narrow in this model sentence: "We had to narrow the list to three choices." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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