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narrow with Russian translation
narrow usage examples
Мост узкий, поэтому идите осторожно.
The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully.
Они свернули на узкую дорожку между домами.
They turned onto a narrow lane between the houses.
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narrow belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
narrow synonyms
What's the difference between narrow / thin / tight / slender / cramped / confined
Primary word meaning 'not wide' (less width than usual).
The hallway is too narrow for a sofa.
Коридор слишком узкий для дивана.
Emphasizes small thickness or slimness of an object or person rather than width across.
She wore a thin scarf because the weather was mild.
Она надела тонкий шарф, потому что погода была мягкой.
Focuses on close fit or lack of slack; can mean uncomfortable or restrictive, not only small width.
The shoes are too tight after walking all day.
Обувь слишком тугая после целого дня ходьбы.
Describes an attractively thin or graceful form, often for people or plants; more positive and about shape.
She has a slender figure and moves gracefully.
У неё стройная фигура, и она двигается грациозно.
Emphasizes lack of space inside an area, causing discomfort or restriction; negative connotation.
The office was small and cramped, with barely any room to move.
Офис был маленький и тесный, едва хватало места, чтобы пошевелиться.
Stresses being restricted or shut in; can be physical (small space) or abstract (limited freedom).
He felt confined living in such a small apartment.
Он чувствовал себя замкнутым, живя в такой маленькой квартире.
Describes something that becomes gradually narrower toward one end; focuses on shape change along length.
The table legs are tapered for a sleek look.
Ножки стола сужаются для более изящного вида.
Conveys a close, comfortable fit or a cosy, compact space; positive sense of being well-fitted or warm.
The cottage was small but snug, perfect for a weekend.
Коттедж был небольшой, но уютный — идеально для выходных.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce narrow and what this word means
narrow translation: узкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce narrow
/ˈnærəʊ/
narrow translation
узкий
narrow examples
The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully.
narrow transcription
/ˈnærəʊ/, /ˈnæroʊ/
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Questions about this word
narrow meaning: what does it mean?
small from side
narrow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
narrow is pronounced as /ˈnærəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
narrow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The bridge is narrow, so please walk carefully. Translation: Мост узкий, поэтому идите осторожно.
Is narrow part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, narrow (узкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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