Word
narrowest
Phoneticsnar·row·est
US/ˈnɛɹoʊəst/
UK/nˈæɹəʊəst/
Definition
adj. the smallest in width compared to all others. You use this to describe the most limited or restricted space or choice.
adj. the superlative form of 'narrow'; indicating the smallest width or the most restricted scope. Often used to describe physical constraints or the most limited of several options.
Examples
“The narrowest part of the bridge is only two meters wide.”
“The hikers had to squeeze through the narrowest section of the canyon to reach the other side.”
“While the initial proposal offered several paths forward, the narrowest interpretation of the law suggested that the company had no choice but to settle the dispute immediately.”
Examples
simple
“The narrowest part of the bridge is only two meters wide.”
contextual
“The hikers had to squeeze through the narrowest section of the canyon to reach the other side.”
complex
“While the initial proposal offered several paths forward, the narrowest interpretation of the law suggested that the company had no choice but to settle the dispute immediately.”
Real-World Examples
“Perim island, also known as Mayun, divides the waterway in two, close to its narrowest point.”