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bowing vs bowed

bowed vs bowing

bowing is a noun but bowed is not a noun.

bowing and bowed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bowing Yes Yes No No
bowed No Yes No No
As adjectives, bowing and bowed are synonyms defined as:
  • bowing and bowed: showing an excessively deferential manner
bowing (noun) bowed (noun)
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bowing (adjective) bowed (adjective)
showing an excessively deferential manner of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
forming or resembling an arch
have legs that curve outward at the knees
showing an excessively deferential manner
Difference between bowing and bowed

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