narrowing
/ˈnɛroʊɪŋ/
adjective
- Becoming less wide; reducing in width or scope.
- The narrowing path forced us to walk single file.
- We walked through a narrowing tunnel that got darker as we went.
- The narrowing focus of the project helped us finish on time.
noun
- The process or result of becoming less wide or more restricted.
- The narrowing of the river created dangerous rapids.
- Doctors are concerned about the narrowing of her arteries.
- The narrowing of the gap between the rich and poor is a key goal.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of narrow: becoming or making less wide, or reducing in scope.
- She is narrowing her search to apartments under $1,000.
- The road is narrowing ahead, so please slow down.
- The gap between the two teams is narrowing as the game goes on.