Synonyms for narrow

Other words for “narrow”, grouped by meaning.

We found 27 synonyms for “narrow”. The most common are contract, pin down, peg down, nail down, narrow down.

verb make or become more narrow or restricted

Synonymscontract
Oppositeswiden

verb become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

verb become tight or as if tight

adjective limited in size or scope

Similarlimited

adjective lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

adjective very limited in degree

Similarbare
Oppositeswide

adjective characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

Synonymsminute
Similarcareful

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University