What is the Opposite Word of Narrow

What is the Opposite Word of Narrow?

Since the word ‘narrow’ means a confined area with insufficient space, its opposite is broad, which means a wide area. Narrow is used as an adjective, and broad denotes an adjective for a wide width.  But besides length and width, narrow is also used for specific other nouns like a person’s thinking. Therefore depending on the different types of nouns, we can use their synonyms, some of which are given below. 

Synonyms for Narrow: 

We can use different words in place of narrow to prevent the conversation from becoming dull. These are: 

Attenuated, constricted, small, restricted, tapering, narrow-gauged, confined, thin, tight, slender, slight, slim, cramped, lean, etc. 

Antonyms of Narrow other than ‘broad.’ 

Some of the words that a person can use in place of broad include: 

• Vast, 
• Ample
• Endless (when you have to denote the length)
• Expansive (something so big in size that it will not come to an end soon)
• Extensive
• Indefinite
• Limitless
• Exhaustive
• Comprehensive
• Compendious
• Loose
• Considerable
• Substantial
• Significant

Sometimes,  we use narrow to show someone’s narrow-mindedness (a personal quality). In those cases, the antonym is usually open-minded rather than broad-minded. Similarly, if we refer to a view, we typically use a narrow and wide view (in place of broad). 

Examples of sentences: 

• The street is very narrow.  The opposite will be the road is broad/wide. 

• I have tried to narrow down a few locations. The opposite will be I have been attempting to broaden or expand the count of places. 

 He is very narrow-minded. The opposite will be he is broad-minded or open-minded.