bowed

Meanings

• Verb

  To bend the body, head, or knee as a sign of respect, honor, or submission.

  - "He bowed before the king."
  - "She bowed her head in prayer."
  - "The students bowed to their teacher."

• Verb

  To bend a stringed instrument, as a violin or viola, so as to produce a musical sound.

  - "The violinist bowed the strings."
  - "He bowed the viola for a slow, melancholic piece."

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Pronunciation

1. /baʊd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bowed
owed , vowed , oweded , bowed

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Variants

List of all variants of bowed that leads to same result
bowed , bow , bowing , bows , bow out , bowed out , bowing out , bows out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bogan' meaning 'to bend'. The word is related to 'bow' as in a bow and arrow.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some Eastern cultures, it is considered impolite to bow with your back turned to someone?

2. In music, different types of bows are used for different types of music and instruments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Courtesy: The act of bowing is often associated with courtesy and respect in various cultures.

2. Music: Bowing is an essential technique in music, particularly for stringed instruments like the violin and viola.

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Culture

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The act of bowing has been a part of various cultures throughout history. In many Eastern cultures, it is a sign of respect and honor. In Western cultures, it is often used as a sign of submission or deference. In music, bowing is an essential technique for producing sound on stringed instruments.

How to Memorize "bowed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine bending your body or head as a sign of respect, or imagine bending the strings of a violin or viola to produce sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bowed' with respect or submission, or associate it with the technique of producing sound on a stringed instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'bowed' with the image of a bow and arrow, reminding you of the Old English origin of the word.

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