Narrow and Slight

Narrow

Narrow adjective - Being of less than usual width.

Slight is a synonym for narrow in thin topic. In some cases you can use "Slight" instead an adjective "Narrow", when it comes to topics like slender, slim.

Slight

Slight adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Narrow is a synonym for slight in characteristic topic. Sometimes you can use "Narrow" instead an adjective "Slight", if it concerns topics such as slim.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) The sewer-surfing scene is getting to be a tradition for this franchise, but then a slight mis-timing causes all of them to reach the narrow drain at once instead of one after another.
  • Series / Parks and Recreation Contrast this with characters like Ben, whose suits always fit impeccably and with a slight nod to current style (narrow lapels, skinny ties).
  • Immortal Immaturity Virtually every immortal from the Iron Druid Chronicles are narrow-minded, short-sighted, vindictive jerks prone to throwing tantrums or taking petty revenge for an slight real or imaginary.
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