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Meaning of NARROWLY

Pronunciation:  n'erowlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adv]  in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions; "he interprets the law narrowly"
 
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 Antonyms: broadly, broadly speaking, generally, loosely
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Nar"row*ly\, adv. [AS. nearulice.]
1. With little breadth; in a narrow manner.
2. Without much extent; contractedly.
3. With minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch
   narrowly; to search narrowly.
4. With a little margin or space; by a small distance; hence,
   closely; hardly; barely; only just; -- often with
   reference to an avoided danger or misfortune; as, he
   narrowly escaped.
5. Sparingly; parsimoniously.
 

 

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