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Bowed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Bowed means bent forward or downward, often as a sign of respect, submission, or greeting. It can also describe something curved or arched, like a bowed branch.

bowed

/**American phonetic transcription:** boʊd/ /**British phonetic transcription:** bəʊd/

Definition:

Bent forward at the waist as a sign of respect or submission.

Synonyms:

Bent, stooped, inclined, curved

Part of Speech:

Verb, adjective

Antonyms:

Straightened, upright

Common Collocations:

Bowed head, bowed low, bowed gracefully

Derivatives:

Bowing, bow (noun/verb), bowingly

Usage Tips:

Use "bowed" to describe bending the body or an object downward, often in reverence or under pressure.

Common Phrases:

Bowed and scraped, bowed out, bowed to pressure

Etymology:

From Old English *būgan*, meaning "to bend or submit."

Examples:

  • 1. She bowed politely before the audience.
  • 2. The tree branches bowed under the heavy snow.
  • 3. He bowed his head in prayer.
  • 4. The violinist bowed after her performance.

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