narrowly

B2
US /ˈnɛɹoʊli/ UK /ˈnæɹəʊli/
adv Freq #31446

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.

    They regarded the new idea rather narrowly.

  2. 2
    adv

    Closely; by a narrow margin.

    They narrowly escaped collision.

  3. 3
    adv

    in a narrow manner

Etymology

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

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