Word
narrower
Phoneticsnar·row·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɛɹoʊɝ/
UK/nˈæɹəʊɐ/
Definition
adj. measuring less from side to side than something else. You use this to compare two things that are thin or tight.
adj. the comparative form of 'narrow'; describes a smaller width or more restricted scope relative to another entity.
Examples
“The new path is much narrower than the old road.”
“As the hikers climbed higher, the trail became significantly narrower and more difficult to navigate.”
“The committee decided to adopt a narrower focus for the research project to ensure the results remained statistically significant within the limited timeframe.”
Examples
simple
“The new path is much narrower than the old road.”
contextual
“As the hikers climbed higher, the trail became significantly narrower and more difficult to navigate.”
complex
“The committee decided to adopt a narrower focus for the research project to ensure the results remained statistically significant within the limited timeframe.”
Usage
Comparative form of 'narrow'. Often followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two objects or concepts.
Etymology
From narrow + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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