Meaning of the word narrowly in English
What does narrowly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
narrowly
US /ˈner.oʊ.li/
UK /ˈnær.əʊ.li/
Adverb
1.
by only a small margin; barely
Example:
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He narrowly escaped serious injury in the accident.
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The team narrowly won the game in the last minute.
2.
in a restricted way; without much breadth or scope
Example:
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He viewed the problem narrowly, focusing only on the immediate costs.
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The law was interpreted narrowly by the court.