US /ˈnɛɹoʊli/ UK /ˈnæɹəʊli/
adv Freq #31446

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    By only a small amount or margin; only just.

    They narrowly escaped the crash.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a limited or restricted way.

    The law has been interpreted very narrowly by the courts.

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1 adv · by only a small amount or... barely
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Etymology

From Middle English narowly, equivalent to narrow + -ly.

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