NARROW Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word narrow. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NARROW
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| close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
| constricted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically adjective satellite • especially tense; especially in some dialects | ||||||||
| contracted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • reduced in size or pulled together | ||||||||
| cramped | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • constricted in size | ||||||||
| limited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||||
| slender | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being of delicate or slender build • very narrow • having little width in proportion to the length or height • small in quantity | ||||||||
| slim | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being of delicate or slender build • small in quantity verb • take off weight | ||||||||
| small | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent noun • the slender part of the back • a garment size for a small person adverb • on a small scale adjective satellite • relatively moderate, limited, or small • (of children and animals) young, immature • slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope • low or inferior in station or quality • lowercase • (of a voice) faint • have fine or very small constituent particles • not large but sufficient in size or amount • made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth) | ||||||||
| thin | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||||
| thinning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of diluting something | ||||||||
| tight | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • closely constrained or constricted or constricting • of such close construction as to be impermeable adverb • firmly or closely • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • pulled or drawn tight • set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration • pressed tightly together • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow • of textiles • securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • very drunk • exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent • demanding strict attention to rules and procedures • packed closely together | ||||||||
| narrow down | verbv | |||||||
verb • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study | ||||||||
| constrict | verbv | |||||||
verb • squeeze or press together • become tight or as if tight | ||||||||
| constringe | verbv | |||||||
verb • become tight or as if tight | ||||||||
| contract | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law • (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make • a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid verb • enter into a contractual arrangement • engage by written agreement • squeeze or press together • be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness • become smaller or draw together • make smaller • compress or concentrate • make or become more narrow or restricted • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | ||||||||
| minute | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour • an indefinitely short time • a particular point in time • a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree • a short note • distance measured by the time taken to cover it adjective satellite • infinitely or immeasurably small • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | ||||||||
| narrow-minded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of being shocked • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines | ||||||||
| specialise | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote oneself to a special area of work • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||||
| specialize | verbv | |||||||
verb • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • devote oneself to a special area of work • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||||
| specify | verbv | |||||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||||
