narrower
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/ˈnæroʊər/
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/ˈnærəʊə/
(narrow)
limited space or scope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narrow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nearu', where 'nearu' meant 'constricted or confined'.
Historical Evolution
'nearu' transformed into the Middle English word 'narwe', and eventually became the modern English word 'narrow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'constricted or confined', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a small width'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
comparative form of 'narrow'.
The path became narrower as we walked further into the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45