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Narrowly Meaning in English

word

ˈnɛɹoʊɫi
NAIR-oh-lee
nˈæɹəʊli
NA-ruh-lee

परिभाषा

In a way that almost didn’t happen or was only just achieved; often used when someone just manages to avoid something bad or just succeeds.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often used with verbs like 'escaped,' 'missed,' 'avoided,' or 'won.' Suggests very little margin for error or success. Less common to use 'narrowly' with positive outcomes unless success was unlikely. Distinct from simply 'barely,' which is slightly more informal.

उदाहरण वाक्य

He narrowly escaped the fire.

basic

We narrowly missed the train.

basic

Their team narrowly won the game.

basic

We narrowly avoided being late for the meeting.

natural

She narrowly escaped getting hit by a car.

natural

He narrowly passed the exam by just one point.

natural