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bow

/bษ™สŠ/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

to bend your head or body forward to show respect, or a weapon used to shoot arrows.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe actor took a bow after the show ended.โ€

โ€œHe tied the ribbon into a pretty bow on the gift.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.

Related Words

Synonyms:
bendcurtseyknot
Antonyms:
straightenstand
Word Family:
bowedbowingbowtie