narrow |
lessen |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between narrow and lessen
is that
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while
lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce.
In intransitive terms the difference between narrow and lessen
is that
narrow is to get narrower while
lessen is to become less.
As an adjective narrow
is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As a noun narrow
is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
narrow |
grudging |
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As adjectives the difference between narrow and grudging
is that
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth while
grudging is unwilling or with reluctance.
As verbs the difference between narrow and grudging
is that
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while
grudging is present participle of lang=en.
As nouns the difference between narrow and grudging
is that
narrow is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water while
grudging is the state of bearing a grudge.
narrow |
set |
Synonyms |
Narrow is a synonym of set.
As an adjective narrow
is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As a verb narrow
is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
As a noun narrow
is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
As a numeral set is
seven.
narrow |
refine |
As verbs the difference between narrow and refine
is that
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while
refine is to reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities; to free from dross or alloy; to separate from extraneous matter; to purify.
As an adjective narrow
is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As a noun narrow
is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
sectarian |
narrow |
Related terms |
Sectarian is a related term of narrow.
As adjectives the difference between sectarian and narrow
is that
sectarian is of, or relating to a sect while
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As nouns the difference between sectarian and narrow
is that
sectarian is a member of a sect while
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
As a verb narrow is
to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
narrow |
chary |
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As adjectives the difference between narrow and chary
is that
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth while
chary is sad; sorrowful; grievous.
As a verb narrow
is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
As a noun narrow
is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
narrow |
narrow |
In figuratively|lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (figuratively) restrictive; without flexibility or latitude while
narrow is (figuratively) restrictive; without flexibility or latitude.
In dated|lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (dated) limited as to means; straitened; pinching while
narrow is (dated) limited as to means; straitened; pinching.
In phonetics|lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (phonetics) formed (as a vowel) by a close position of some part of the tongue in relation to the palate; or (according to bell) by a tense condition of the pharynx; distinguished from wide while
narrow is (phonetics) formed (as a vowel) by a close position of some part of the tongue in relation to the palate; or (according to bell) by a tense condition of the pharynx; distinguished from wide.
In lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is to get narrower while
narrow is to get narrower.
In knitting|lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (knitting) to contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one while
narrow is (knitting) to contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one.
In chiefly|in the plural|lang=en terms the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water while
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
As adjectives the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth while
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As verbs the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
As nouns the difference between narrow and narrow
is that
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water while
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
condensed |
narrow |
As verbs the difference between condensed and narrow
is that
condensed is past tense of condense while
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
As adjectives the difference between condensed and narrow
is that
condensed is the state of having been condensed; highly concentrated while
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As a noun narrow is
a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
narrow |
taper |
In lang=en terms the difference between narrow and taper
is that
narrow is to get narrower while
taper is to diminish gradually.
As verbs the difference between narrow and taper
is that
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while
taper is to make thinner or narrower at one end.
As nouns the difference between narrow and taper
is that
narrow is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water while
taper is a slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light or
taper can be (weaving) one who operates a tape machine.
As an adjective narrow
is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
shorten |
narrow |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between shorten and narrow
is that
shorten is to reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen while
narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
In intransitive terms the difference between shorten and narrow
is that
shorten is to become shorter while
narrow is to get narrower.
As an adjective narrow is
having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
As a noun narrow is
a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
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