Narrow Margin

Pronunciation: /ˈnæroʊ ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Definitions of narrow margin

noun a narrow margin refers to a small or limited amount of space or time left between two things or outcomes

Example Sentences

A1 The cat squeezed through the narrow margin between the fence and the wall.

A2 She won the race by a narrow margin of only a few seconds.

B1 The company managed to stay in business by a narrow margin during the economic downturn.

B2 The candidate won the election by a narrow margin, causing a recount to be requested.

C1 The team secured victory by the narrowest of margins, leading to a tense final few minutes of the game.

C2 The decision to invest in the risky venture paid off, but only by a narrow margin, causing some to question the strategy.

Examples of narrow margin in a Sentence

formal The company won the contract by a narrow margin.

informal We barely won the game by a narrow margin.

slang We just squeaked by with a narrow margin.

figurative The candidate walked a tightrope, winning the election by a narrow margin.

Grammatical Forms of narrow margin

• past tense: narrowed
• plural: narrow margins
• comparative: narrower margin
• superlative: narrowest margin
• present tense: narrow margin
• future tense: will narrow margin
• perfect tense: has narrowed margin
• continuous tense: is narrowing margin
• singular: a narrow margin
• positive degree: narrow margin
• infinitive: to narrow margin
• gerund: narrowing margin
• participle: narrowed margin

Origin and Evolution of narrow margin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'narrow margin' originated from the concept of a limited or small amount of space or difference between two things.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'narrow margin' has come to be used in various contexts beyond physical space, such as in finance to refer to a small difference in profit or loss, or in sports to describe a close victory.