Meaning & Definition of word "Narrowly"

Narrowly

/ˈnɛr.oʊ.li/

1. In a narrow manner; closely or tightly.
- Example: The car narrowly avoided a collision with the pedestrian.
2. By a small margin; only just.
- Example: She narrowly won the election, securing just enough votes to prevail.
3. In a limited or restricted way.
- Example: The study narrowly focused on urban populations, excluding rural areas.
4. With careful attention to detail.
- Example: The researchers narrowly examined the results to ensure accuracy.
5. In a way that is not broad or inclusive.
- Example: He interpreted the results narrowly, ignoring broader implications.

●From narrow + -ly, indicating manner.

narrowly defined:

Clearly limited in scope or meaning.

narrowly avoid:

To escape something undesirable by a small margin.

narrowly focused:

Concentrated on a specific detail or aspect.

narrow:

Having a small width.

narrow-minded:

Having a limited perspective or viewpoint.

narrowness:

The quality of being narrow.

Meaning: Barely or slightly.

● Example Sentence: That test was narrowly easy.

Meaning: In a close manner.

● Example Sentence: She was narrowly on time for the meeting.