What does BOWED mean?

Definition of Bowed

1. Parts of Speech: Bowed is a verb and an adjective.

2. Definitions:

• Verb: Bowed means to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or to acknowledge applause. It can also mean to play a stringed instrument with a bow.
• Adjective: Bowed means having a curved or bent shape, like a bow or an arch.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /baʊd/
• UK: /baʊd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb bowed comes from the Old English word "bugan," which means "to bend." The adjective bowed comes from the noun bow, which is derived from the Old English word "boga," meaning "bend, arch, or curve." Bowed is used in various contexts, including music, sports, and social situations.

5. Synonyms:

• curved
• arched
• bent
• flexed

6. Related Words:

• bowel
• blown
• below
• bison
• bloom

7. Example Sentences:

• He bowed to the queen when she entered the room.
• The violinist bowed gracefully at the end of his performance.
• The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.