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Vocabulary Entry
bowed
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
Past tense of 'bow', to bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
Example Sentences
"She bowed her head in acknowledgment."
"The performer bowed to the audience after his act."
"He bowed deeply before the king."
A
adjective
Descriptive of something that has been bent or curved.
Example Sentences
"The bowed branches of the tree swayed in the wind."
"He admired the bowed neck of the violin."
"Her back was slightly bowed from years of heavy lifting."