B1adjectiveurbantransport
US/ˈner.oʊ/
UK/ˈnær.əʊ/
small from one side to the other; also only just achieved
In context
The old streets in Hoi An are too narrow for cars.
Our team won by a narrow margin of just two points.
He had a narrow escape when a tree fell near his motorbike.
Words that go with narrow
adjective + noun
- narrow streetWe walked down a narrow street full of food stalls.
- narrow roadThe bus drove slowly along the narrow road.
- narrow escapeThe passengers had a narrow escape.
- narrow marginThe law was passed by a narrow margin.
- narrow victoryIt was a narrow victory, but we will take it.
- narrow-mindedDo not be narrow-minded about new ideas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The road is very small, cars cannot go.Correct: The road is very narrow, so cars cannot go through.