narrow (EN)

adjective, noun, verb

adjective “narrow”

1. small in width, with sides that are close together
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   The bridge was so narrow that only one car could cross at a time.
2. very limited in extent or size
   His expertise was in a narrow field of quantum physics.
3. not allowing for flexibility or broad interpretation
   Her narrow view of the issue ignored the underlying causes.
4. limited in understanding or acceptance; prejudiced
   His narrow attitudes towards other cultures were a barrier to making friends abroad.
5. with only a slight difference or gap
   The team won the game by a narrow margin of two points.

noun “narrow”

1. chiefly in the plural, a tight space or channel between larger areas
   The ship carefully navigated through the narrows.

verb “narrow”

1. to make something less wide or more restricted
   The tailor had to narrow the waist of the dress to fit her perfectly.
2. to become less wide
   As we entered the village, the wide road narrowed into a cobblestone path.