# narrower

/ˈnɛɹoʊɝ/ (US) · /nˈæɹəʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/narrower
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

measuring less from side to side than something else. You use this to compare two things that are thin or tight.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Comparative form of 'narrow'. Often followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two objects or concepts.

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