narrow

Describes something that has a small width in comparison to its length, or is limited in extent, scope, or outlook.

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее небольшую ширину по сравнению с длиной, или ограниченное в размерах, масштабе или кругозоре.esDescribe algo que tiene poca anchura en comparación con su longitud, o que está limitado en tamaño, alcance o mentalidad.frDécrit quelque chose qui a une petite largeur par rapport à sa longueur, ou qui est limité en taille, en portée, ou en ouverture d'esprit.deBezeichnet etwas, das im Verhältnis zur Länge nur eine geringe Breite hat oder räumlich beengt ist; auch im übertragenen Sinn für begrenzt, eng gefasst oder wenig tolerant.ptDescreve algo que tem pouca largura em relação ao comprimento, ou que é limitado em tamanho, escala, alcance ou mentalidade.zh形容某物的宽度相对于长度很小；也指范围、规模、眼界等受到限制、不宽广。arيصف شيئًا ذا عرض صغير بالنسبة إلى طوله، أو محدودًا في الحجم أو النطاق أو الأفق.

1. Limited in width A2 formal

   Having a small width compared to length; not wide.

   • The alley was too narrow for a car to pass.
   • She walked along a narrow path through the forest.
   • The bridge is narrow, so only one vehicle can cross at a time.

   ruУзкийesEstrecho (de poca anchura)frétroitdeEngptEstreitozh窄的arضيق

   Sinônimos: attenuatedslenderslightslimtaperedthin

   Antônimos: broadwide

2. Limited in scope B2 formal

   Restricted in range, extent, or perspective.

   • He has a narrow view of the world.
   • The study had a narrow focus on one specific region.
   • Her interests are quite narrow compared to her peers.

   ruОграниченныйesrestringido en alcancefrlimitédeBegrenztptLimitadozh狭窄的arمحدود النطاق

   Sinônimos: confinedconstrictedinsularlimitedparochialprovincialrestricted

   Antônimos: broadcomprehensiveextensivegeneralwide

3. Slight or barely successful B1 informal

   Used to describe a victory, escape, or margin that is very small.

   • They won by a narrow margin of just two points.
   • It was a narrow escape from the collapsing building.
   • The election results showed a narrow lead for the incumbent.

   ruНезначительныйesestrecho (por poco)frÉtroit, mince, de justessedeKnappptApertadozh微弱的arضئيل

   Sinônimos: closemarginalnearscanttight

   Antônimos: comfortabledecisiveeasywide

• narrower comparative form
• narrowest superlative form

A noun referring to a narrow passage, channel, or strait, especially between two bodies of water or through a confined space.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее узкий проход, канал или пролив, особенно между двумя водоёмами или через ограниченное пространство.esSustantivo que designa un paso estrecho, canal o estrecho, especialmente entre dos masas de agua o a través de un espacio limitado.frNom désignant un passage, un chenal ou un détroit étroit, en particulier entre deux étendues d'eau ou à travers un espace restreint.deSubstantiv, das einen engen Durchgang, Kanal oder eine Meerenge bezeichnet, besonders zwischen zwei Gewässern oder durch einen begrenzten Raum.ptSubstantivo que designa uma passagem estreita, canal ou estreito, especialmente entre dois corpos d'água ou através de um espaço limitado; também pode se referir a um desfiladeiro ou garganta.zh指狭窄的通道、水道或海峡，尤指两个水域之间或穿过受限空间的狭窄处。arاسم يدل على الممر الضيق أو القناة أو المضيق، وخاصةً بين مسطحين مائيين أو عبر مساحة محدودة.

1. Narrow passage B2 formal

   A narrow part of something, such as a strait or a narrow passage between two areas.

   • The ship sailed through the narrows of the channel.
   • The narrows between the cliffs were treacherous.
   • They navigated the narrows carefully to avoid rocks.

   ruУзкий проходespaso estrechofrPassage étroitdeEngpassptPassagem estreitazh狭窄通道arممر ضيق

   Sinônimos: channelneckpassagesoundstrait

• narrows plural form
• narrows' possessive plural form
• narrow's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less wide, or reducing the scope, range, or options of something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению ширины чего-либо или сужению сферы, диапазона или вариантов чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la anchura de algo o de limitar el alcance, el rango o las opciones de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la largeur de quelque chose ou de restreindre le champ, la portée ou les possibilités de quelque chose.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas in seiner Breite verringert wird oder dass ein Bereich, Spielraum oder eine Auswahl eingeschränkt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais estreito ou diminuir a largura de algo; também significa restringir, reduzir ou limitar o escopo, a variedade ou as opções de algo.zh动词，表示使某物变窄或使范围、选项、差距等缩小。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل عرض شيء ما أو تضييق نطاقه أو مداه أو خياراته.

1. Reduce width B1 formal

   To become or make something less wide.

   • The road narrows ahead, so please slow down.
   • They narrowed the entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
   • The river narrows as it flows through the canyon.

   ruСужатьesEstrechar(se)frRétrécir (rendre moins large)deVerengenptEstreitarzh变窄arتضييق العرض

   Sinônimos: constrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   Antônimos: broadenwiden

2. Limit or restrict B1 formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   • We need to narrow down the list of candidates.
   • The investigation narrowed the suspects to three people.
   • She narrowed her focus to the most important tasks.

   ruСузитьesrestringir, limitarfrLimiter ou restreindredeEinschränkenptRestringirzh缩小arتضييق

   Sinônimos: confineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   Antônimos: broadenexpandextendwiden

• narrowed past participle
• narrowed past simple
• narrowing present participle
• narrows third person singular

Variantes phrasal: narrow down