narrow
Narrow describes something that has a very small distance from one side to the other. It is the opposite of wide and is often used to describe roads, paths, or spaces.
Exemplos
3 de 5The street is very narrow, so cars must drive slowly.
The road is not wide, so cars need to be careful.
The committee reached a decision by a narrow margin of votes.
The group made a choice by a very small number of votes.
This hallway is so narrow I can barely fit my bike through!
This passage is very tight and I can't move my bike easily.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'arrow'. An arrow must be 'narrow' to fly quickly through a small opening.
Quiz rápido
The car could not pass because the bridge was too ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: narrow
Exemplos
The street is very narrow, so cars must drive slowly.
everydayThe road is not wide, so cars need to be careful.
The committee reached a decision by a narrow margin of votes.
formalThe group made a choice by a very small number of votes.
This hallway is so narrow I can barely fit my bike through!
informalThis passage is very tight and I can't move my bike easily.
The research focuses on a narrow field of molecular biology.
academicThe study looks at a very specific and limited part of biology.
We need to work with a narrow budget for this project.
businessWe must complete this work with a very limited amount of money.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
narrow down
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
a narrow escape
situations where you almost get hurt but don't
narrow-minded
not willing to listen to different opinions
Frequentemente confundido com
'Thin' usually describes the thickness of an object or a person's body, while 'narrow' describes the width of a space or path.
'Tight' refers to a lack of space for movement or clothing that fits too closely, whereas 'narrow' describes horizontal distance.
Notas de uso
Use 'narrow' when you want to emphasize that the distance between two sides is small. It can be used physically for roads or metaphorically for ideas and possibilities.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'a thin road' when they should say 'a narrow road'. Avoid using 'narrow' to describe a person's weight; use 'thin' or 'slim' instead.
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'arrow'. An arrow must be 'narrow' to fly quickly through a small opening.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'nearu', meaning 'constricted, limited, or petty'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many historic European and Asian cities, 'narrow streets' are a defining characteristic of old town centers designed before cars.
Quiz rápido
The car could not pass because the bridge was too ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: narrow
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tiny
A1Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.
miniature
A1A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.
tall
A1Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.
low
A1Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.
wide
A1Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.
thick
A1Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.
thin
A1Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.
deep
A1As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.
perfect
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terrible
A1Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.
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