kneeling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of bending the knees and lowering the body, usually with the hands on the ground or on the knees, as an expression of respect, prayer, or submission.

• Noun

  A position in which the knees are bent and the body is lowered, often used as a sign of respect or submission.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈniːlɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈniːlɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kneeling
kneeling , dealing , healing , revealing , concealing , revealing , gleaning , screening , meanwhile , unseemly , seemingly , gleaning , serene , supine , divine , shrine , mien , denying , lying , spying , lying , trying

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Variants

List of all variants of kneeling that leads to same result
kneel , kneeled , kneeling , kneels , knelt

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Etymology

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Old English cniewian, from cneowian ‘to crouch, bend the knee'.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, taking a knee during the national anthem has become a controversial gesture used to protest social injustice.

2. The phrase 'knee-jerk reaction' refers to a response that is automatic and instinctive, without thought or consideration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prostration: A more extreme form of kneeling, in which the entire body is laid flat on the ground, face down.

2. Genuflection: A partial bending of the knee, used as a sign of respect in some cultures and religions.

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Culture

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Kneeling has been used as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission throughout history and across various cultures. In many religions, such as Christianity and Islam, kneeling is a common posture during prayer. In some Eastern cultures, kneeling is a sign of respect when meeting a superior or elder. In literature, kneeling is often used as a symbol of submission or humility.

How to Memorize "kneeling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a prayer position, with your knees bent and your hands together in front of you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kneeling' with the act of praying or showing respect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Bend your knees, show respect' to help remember the meaning of kneeling.

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