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rainbow vs bow

bow vs rainbow

rainbow and bow both are nouns.

rainbow is not a verb while bow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rainbow Yes No No No
bow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bow is a hypernym of rainbow; that is, bow is a word with a broader meaning than rainbow:
  • rainbow: an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
  • bow: something curved in shape
Other hypernyms of rainbow include arc.
rainbow (noun) bow (noun)
an illusory hope a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
something curved in shape
front part of a vessel or aircraft
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
rainbow (verb) bow (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
yield to another's wish or opinion
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
Difference between rainbow and bow

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