Narrowly

Definition of Narrowly

Nar´row`ly

adv.	1.	With little breadth; in a narrow manner.
	2.	Without much extent; contractedly.
	3.	With minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch narrowly; to search narrowly.
	4.	With a little margin or space; by a small distance; hence, closely; hardly; barely; only just; - often with reference to an avoided danger or misfortune; as, he narrowly escaped.
	5.	Sparingly; parsimoniously.
	6.	With close adherence to the literal meaning of a text; as, to interpret narrowly; to construe narrowly; to read narrowly; - used especially of laws and contracts.

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