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NARROWS

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Narrows.

Narrows - as an adjective

Not wide

Example: "A narrow bridge"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wide8

Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

Example: "A brilliant but narrow-minded judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow-minded

Very limited in degree

Example: "Won by a narrow margin"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wide8

Narrows - as a noun

A narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

Narrows - as an adjective satellite

Limited in extent or scope

Example: "The narrow sense of a word"

Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

Example: "A minute inspection of the grounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minute8

Narrows - as a verb

Make or become more narrow or restricted

Example: "The selection was narrowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
widen9

Define clearly

Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrow downpeg downpin downspecify17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determine12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

Example: "She specializes in near eastern history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow downspecialise14specialize23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12vary10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become tight or as if tight

Example: "Her throat constricted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrict13constringe13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She narrows her eyes in suspicion."
"The river narrows as it flows through the canyon."
"He narrows his focus on the task at hand."
"The investigation narrows down the list of suspects."
"She narrows her choices to two options."
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Word Game Points

Is NARROWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, narrows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NARROWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is NARROWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, narrows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NARROWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is NARROWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, narrows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NARROWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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