play vs bow

play and bow both are nouns.

play and bow both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
play	Yes	No	Yes	No
bow	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bow is a hyponym of play; that is, bow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:

play: play on an instrument
bow: play on a stringed instrument with a bow

Other hyponyms of play include sound off, strike up, swing, symphonise, symphonize, accompany, follow, play along, busk.

play (noun)	bow (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
an attempt to get something	a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	a decorative interlacing of ribbons
a preset plan of action in team sports	something curved in shape
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	front part of a vessel or aircraft
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
utilization or exercise	bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	bow (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	yield to another's wish or opinion
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
consider not very seriously	bend one's back forward from the waist on down
participate in games or sport	play on a stringed instrument with a bow
bet or wager (money)
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
make bets
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
employ in a game or in a specific position
use or move
use to one's advantage
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
play a role or part
perform on a certain location
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to emit recorded audio or video
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
perform on a stage or theater
emit recorded sound
play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs bow

play and bow both are nouns.

play and bow both are verbs.

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