Word
bowed
/ˈbaʊd/
Definition
adj. bent or curved, like a bow. You use this to describe something that is not straight.
adj. having a curved or bent shape; often used to describe posture, limbs, or objects under tension.
Examples
“The old tree had a bowed trunk.”
“She stood with bowed shoulders after carrying the heavy boxes all morning.”
“The ancient bridge, bowed by centuries of traffic, still stood firm against the river's relentless current.”
Examples
simple
“The old tree had a bowed trunk.”
contextual
“She stood with bowed shoulders after carrying the heavy boxes all morning.”
complex
“The ancient bridge, bowed by centuries of traffic, still stood firm against the river's relentless current.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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