Definition of "narrow"

Kid-friendly meaning of narrow, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "narrow" mean?

narrow (adjective) — thin from one side to the other; not wide.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables2 (nar·row)

Example sentences using "narrow"

Grade K–2
The hall is narrow.
Grade 3–5
We had to walk single file because the path was so narrow.
Grade 6–8
A narrow definition of success keeps a lot of perfectly good lives from getting noticed for what they actually are.

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