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Narrow vs Lessen - What's the difference?

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 vs Grudging - What's the difference?

narrow | grudging | Related terms |


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 vs Set - What's the difference?

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 vs Refine - What's the difference?

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 vs Narrow - What's the difference?

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 vs Chary - What's the difference?

narrow | chary | Related terms |


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 vs Narrow - What's the difference?

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 vs Narrow - What's the difference?

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 vs Taper - What's the difference?

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 vs Narrow - What's the difference?

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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