Narrow for Dummies

Narrow is a word we use to describe something that is not wide or broad. It means that when we talk about something being narrow, we are saying that it is limited in width or scope, like a thin hallway or a tight passage. Think about when you are trying to squeeze through a small space, like a doorway, and you have to really suck in your belly to make it through. That feeling of tightness or restriction is similar to what it means for something to be narrow.

Now, picture a road that is very narrow. It means that there is not a lot of space for cars to pass each other. They would have to be careful and go slow when driving on such a narrow road. Just like when you are playing a game and the path you have to follow becomes narrow, you have to be more cautious and pay attention to not go off the path.

But wait, there's more! "Narrow" can also be used to describe something that is limited in perspective or understanding. For instance, if someone only thinks about things from their own point of view and isn't able to see different sides of a situation, we can say that their thinking is narrow. It's like having blinders on, only being able to see in one direction and not considering other possibilities or ideas.

So, to sum it all up, "narrow" means that something is not wide, it can be restricted or limited in size, it can describe a space or a path that is tight and requires caution, and it can also describe a perspective or understanding that is not open to different ideas.