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Meaning of narrowing
narrowing (n)
an instance of becoming narrow
a decrease in width
the act of making something narrower
narrowing (s)
becoming gradually narrower
(of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
narrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Narrow
narrowing (n.)
The act of contracting, or of making or becoming less in breadth or extent.
The part of a stocking which is narrowed.
narrowing Sentence Examples
- The path gradually narrowed, leading hikers into a dense thicket.
- The trajectory of the projectile was narrowing down, indicating a precise impact point.
- The investigation narrowed its focus to a select group of suspects.
- The debate on climate change narrowed to a fundamental question of scientific consensus.
- The searchlight narrowed its beam, illuminating a specific area for inspection.
- The narrowing gap between income levels is a growing concern for economists.
- The symptoms narrowed down to a specific set of possibilities, allowing for a more precise diagnosis.
- The scope of the project narrowed to its core essentials to ensure efficient execution.
- The surgeon narrowed the incision, minimizing tissue damage and promoting faster healing.
- The narrowing trend in population growth is attributed to declining birth rates and increasing lifespans.
FAQs About the word narrowing
an instance of becoming narrow, a decrease in width, the act of making something narrower, becoming gradually narrower, (of circumstances) tending to constrict
contracting, impeding, constricting, obstructing, hindering, limiting, blocking, hampering, lessening,tightening
expanding, broadening, exceeding, widening,exceeding, broadening, expanding, widening,,
The path gradually narrowed, leading hikers into a dense thicket.
The trajectory of the projectile was narrowing down, indicating a precise impact point.
The investigation narrowed its focus to a select group of suspects.
The debate on climate change narrowed to a fundamental question of scientific consensus.