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narrow in Malay

sempit

/ˈnæɹoʊ//ˈnæɹəʊ/

narrow in Malay: sempit. In English, narrow means having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

Malay words for narrow

having small width
sempit

English meaning of narrow

  1. adjective Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
  2. adjective Of little extent; very limited; circumscribed.
  3. adjective Restrictive; without flexibility or latitude.
  4. adjective Having a small margin or degree.

Full definition of narrow

narrow in a sentence

  • a narrow interpretation
  • The Republicans won by a narrow majority.
  • narrow circumstances

Synonyms of narrow

All synonyms of narrow

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Questions about narrow in Malay

What is the meaning of narrow in Malay?
Narrow in Malay is sempit.
Apakah maksud narrow dalam bahasa Melayu?
Narrow: sempit.
What does narrow mean in English?
Narrow means having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

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