Definition of narrowly Narrowly

/nɛˈɹowli/ - [nerowlee] - nar•row•ly

We found 9 definitions of narrowly from 4 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

narrowly - in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions; "he interprets the law narrowly"
  broadly speaking, broadly, generally, loosely without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"
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  • narrowly (adv.)
    With little breadth; in a narrow manner.
  • narrowly (adv.)
    Without much extent; contractedly.
  • narrowly (adv.)
    With minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch narrowly; to search narrowly.
  • narrowly (adv.)
    With a little margin or space; by a small distance; hence, closely; hardly; barely; only just; -- often with reference to an avoided danger or misfortune; as, he narrowly escaped.
  • narrowly (adv.)
    Sparingly; parsimoniously.

Part of speech

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  • narrowly, adjective.

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