bow down vs lie down
lie down vs bow downbow down and lie down both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bow down | No | No | Yes | No |
| lie down | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lie down is a hypernym of
bow down; that is, lie down is a
word with a broader meaning than bow down:
- bow down: get into a prostrate position, as in submission
- lie down: assume a reclining position
Other hypernyms of bow down include
lie.
| bow down (verb) | lie down (verb) |
|---|---|
| bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head | assume a reclining position |
| get into a prostrate position, as in submission |
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