Narrowly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnæɹəʊli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Narrowly is an adverb meaning In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
Meaning
In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
More Meanings
- Closely; by a narrow margin.
Example Sentences
They narrowly escaped collision.
They regarded the new idea rather narrowly.
The House narrowly approved a rescissions package from the White House that aims to cancel billions in unspent funds from the prior fiscal year, much of which would not have been spent otherwise.
The visitors had not managed an away win in the top flight since the final day of last season, but Mauro Formica set the tone in the second minute with a rasping 25-yard drive which flew narrowly wide.
Synonyms for narrowly
Depending on context, synonyms include closely.
Antonyms for narrowly
Common opposites include widely, generally, broadly, loosely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restrictively, close, tightly, strictly, slightly, stringently.
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