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narrow

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɨʃˈtɾɐjtu/es·trei·to

Definitions

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1

Of small width in relation to length; limited in space.

Usage examples

The path was too narrow for the truck.
She wore a narrow skirt.

Common combinations

narrow streetnarrow gapnarrow escapenarrow margin

Idiomatic expressions

  • The straight and narrow (the honest and morally acceptable way of living).
2

Intimate, involving strong bonds or association.

Usage examples

They have a close friendship.
Close cooperation between teams is essential.

Common combinations

close tiesclose relationshipclose collaborationclose link