narrow - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

Synonyms

• narrow

More generic

• sound
• strait

Verb

become tight or as if tight

Synonyms

• constrict
• constringe
• narrow

More generic

• tighten

More specific

• astringe
• strangulate

Verb

make or become more narrow or restricted

Synonyms

• contract
• narrow

More generic

• change

Opposite / Antonyms

• widen

Also See

• narrow down

More specific

• bottleneck
• taper off

Verb

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

Synonyms

• narrow
• narrow down
• specialise
• specialize

More generic

• alter
• change
• vary

More specific

• overspecialise
• overspecialize

Verb

define clearly

Synonyms

• nail down
• narrow
• narrow down
• peg down
• pin down
• specify

More generic

• determine

More specific

• concretize

Adjective

lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

Synonyms

• narrow
• narrow-minded

Related

• close-minded
• closed-minded
• dogmatic
• dogmatical
• illiberal
• intolerant
• opinionated
• opinionative
• petty
• self-opinionated
• small-minded

Also See

• narrow

Adjective

characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

Synonyms

• minute
• narrow

Related

• careful

Adjective

limited in size or scope

Synonyms

• narrow

Related

• limited

Adjective

not wide

Synonyms

• narrow

Related

• constricting
• constrictive
• narrow-mouthed
• narrowed
• narrowing
• slender
• strait
• straplike
• tapered
• tapering
• thin

Opposite / Antonyms

• wide

Also See

• limited
• narrow
• narrow-minded
• thin

Adjective

very limited in degree

Synonyms

• narrow

Related

• bare
• marginal

Opposite / Antonyms

• wide

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