B2
bow vs nod
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bowverb/baʊ/ | Meaning to bend your head or body forward as a sign of respect, thanks or greeting | Goes with bow to | Example The dancers bowed to the audience after the final act. |
| nodverb/nɑːd/ | Meaning to move your head down and up, usually to say yes or to greet someone | Goes with nod off | Example He nodded at me across the room but didn't come over to talk. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Villagers down before the ruler.