narrowly

Definitions

1. 1.Without much extent; contractedly.
2. 2.With minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch narrowly; to search narrowly.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Sparingly; parsimoniously.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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Definition-first questions whose answer is narrowly.

• What is with minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch narrowly; to search narrowly called?
• What is 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 called?