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Definition narrowly in British English

narrowly adverb

adverb
/ˈnærəʊli/
1

by a very small amount

Example

Three teenagers narrowly escaped death in the crash.

Example

France narrowly beat Germany 2-1 in last night's thrilling final.

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2

in a limited way that does not include many aspects of something

Example

A teacher's responsibilities should not be too narrowly defined.

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Example

Peter looked at her narrowly to see if she was lying.

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Definition narrowly in British English