narrows
word · lemma: narrow
Definition
'Narrows' is the plural form of 'narrow', meaning several narrow sections or passages, often in a river or land. As a verb, it means to become or make something less wide.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, usually refers to a specific narrow stretch of water or land ("the narrows"). As a verb, often used for physical spaces or figuratively for opportunities, options, or gaps. Common with 'the narrows', especially in geographic names.
Spanish: estrechamiento - se estrecha (verbo)Portuguese (BR): estreitamento - se estreita (verbo)Portuguese (PT): estreitamento - fica mais estreito (verbo)Chinese (Simplified): 变窄处 - 变窄(动词)Chinese (Traditional): 變窄處 - 變窄(動詞)Hindi: संकीर्ण भाग - संकरा होता है (क्रिया)Arabic: المضيق - يضيق (فعل)Bengali: সংকীর্ণ অংশ - সরু পথRussian: протоки - узкие местаJapanese: 狭い場所 - 狭まるVietnamese: eo hẹp - đoạn hẹpKorean: 좁은 길 - 좁아지다Turkish: dar geçitler - daralırUrdu: تنگ راستے - تنگ ہوناIndonesian: bagian sempit - menyempit
Example Sentences
Competition narrows your chances of getting the job.
natural
We paddled through the rocky narrows at sunset.
natural
My patience really narrows when people are rude.
natural
The river narrows as you go upstream.
basic
There are dangerous narrows near the waterfall.
basic
The road narrows after the bridge.
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