Simple meaning
What does Bow mean?
Bow means to bend the upper body forward as a sign of greeting or respect.
Dictionary definition
To bend the upper body forward as a sign of greeting or respect.
Example sentences
Bow in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a bow to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word bow describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used bow to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Bow
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Bow word family
Base word
bow
verb
bow
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does bow mean?
Bow is used to describe to bend the upper body forward as a sign of greeting or respect.
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