narrower
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈnɛrəʊə/
KK: /ˈnɛroʊər/
adjective
Definition
Having a small width or extent; less wide than something else.
Example
The path became narrower as we walked deeper into the forest.
Conversation
Have you noticed how much narrower the streets are getting around here?
Yeah, it's crazy! It feels more crowded now.
I wonder if they are planning to make them even narrower for bike lanes.
That could be a good idea, but I hope it doesn't make driving harder.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slimmer
thinner
tighter
Antonyms
wider
broader
larger
noun
Definition
A person or thing that makes something narrower or reduces its width.
Example
The narrower of the two paths was harder to walk on.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new design they want to implement for the river path?
Yeah, I read that they are making it narrower to allow for more green space.
That sounds interesting! I wonder how it will affect the walking experience.
Root Explanation
Narrower → It is formed from "narrow" (from Old English "nearwe", meaning tight or constricted) and the suffix "-er" (meaning one who or that which). The word "narrower" describes something that is more tight or constricted than something else.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'tight' or 'constricted' ('narrow') and the '-er' indicating it is more so than another. This helps you remember that 'narrower' means more tight or constricted.
Visually Confused Words
harrower
arrowed