bowed
/baʊd/
Meanings
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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."
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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."
Pronunciation
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/baʊd/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bowedowed , vowed , oweded , bowed
Variants
List of all variants of bowed that leads to same resultbowed , bow , bowing , bows , bow out , bowed out , bowing out , bows out
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.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that in some Eastern cultures, it is considered impolite to bow with your back turned to someone?
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In music, different types of bows are used for different types of music and instruments.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Courtesy: The act of bowing is often associated with courtesy and respect in various cultures.
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Music: Bowing is an essential technique in music, particularly for stringed instruments like the violin and viola.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.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"
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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.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bowed' with respect or submission, or associate it with the technique of producing sound on a stringed instrument.
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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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