narrowed
word · lemma: narrow
Definition
Made or become less wide, or made more limited or focused. It is the past tense and past participle of 'narrow'.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with roads, eyes ("narrowed his eyes" = looked with suspicion or focus), and choices or options ("narrowed the list"). Usually in formal or neutral contexts. Not the same as "narrow-minded," which refers to a person's attitude.
Example Sentences
The street narrowed as we drove into the old town.
basic
Her eyes narrowed when she heard the strange noise.
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We narrowed the options to three candidates.
basic
His eyes narrowed as he tried to read the small print.
natural
After a long discussion, they finally narrowed it down to one perfect idea.
natural
The passage narrowed so much that only one person could fit through at a time.
natural