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NARROWER

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Narrower.

Narrower - as an adjective

Not wide

Example: "A narrow bridge"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wide

Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

Example: "A brilliant but narrow-minded judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow-minded

Very limited in degree

Example: "Won by a narrow margin"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wide

Narrower - as a noun

A narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

Narrower - as an adjective satellite

Limited in extent or scope

Example: "The narrow sense of a word"

Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

Example: "A minute inspection of the grounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minute

Narrower - as a verb

Make or become more narrow or restricted

Example: "The selection was narrowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
widen

Define clearly

Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrow downpeg downpin downspecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

Example: "She specializes in near eastern history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow downspecialisespecialize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangevary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become tight or as if tight

Example: "Her throat constricted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrictconstringe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her waist became narrower after months of exercise."
"The path ahead grew narrower as they hiked further into the mountains."
"The narrower road was more scenic than the wider highway."
"The narrower end of the pool is shallower."
"He preferred narrower ties over wider ones."
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Word Game Points

Is NARROWER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, narrower is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NARROWER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is NARROWER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, narrower is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NARROWER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NARROWER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, narrower is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NARROWER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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