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bowed Definition and Meaning in English (bowed definition)

adjective
Synonyms:inclinedstooped
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Bowed definition: Having bent the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.

Definitions of Bowed

  1. 1adjective

    Having bent the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.

  2. 2adjective

    Curved or bent, especially under pressure or weight.

Example Sentences

“He bowed his head in shame after the mistake.”

“The old man walked with a bowed back.”

“The bridge bowed under the heavy load.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivebow
third person singularbows
past tensebowed
present participlebowing

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Bowed definition: Having bent the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.
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'Bowed' translates to 'bowed' in English. Bowed definition: Having bent the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.
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