How Do You Spell BOWL OVER?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊl ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

The phrase "bowl over" means to surprise or astonish someone. In IPA phonetic transcription, this phrase is spelled /boʊl ˈoʊvər/. The first syllable, "bowl," is pronounced with a long "o" sound, like the word "bone." The second syllable, "over," is pronounced with a schwa sound in the first syllable and a short "o" sound in the second syllable. Together, the phrase is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable and a rising intonation on the final syllable.

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BOWL OVER Meaning and Definition

  1. The phrase "bowl over" is an idiomatic expression that can be used in different contexts. When used as a verb, it typically means to greatly surprise or astonish someone, often to the point of knocking them off balance figuratively. It indicates a strong reaction, where the person is left feeling overwhelmed, amazed, or stunned. It can also convey a sense of being emotionally moved or deeply affected by something unexpected or remarkable.

    The origins of this phrase come from the act of knocking someone down with force, comparable to the way a bowling ball topples bowling pins. In a figurative sense, to "bowl over" someone is to have such an impactful effect on them that it leaves them momentarily unable to react or respond.

    This expression can describe a variety of situations, such as impressing someone with a remarkable achievement or surprising them with unexpected news. For example, a breathtaking performance might bowl over an audience, or a sudden promotion at work could bowl over a colleague. It can also be used in romantic contexts to describe a situation where someone is smitten or infatuated with someone to the point of being overwhelmed by their charm or beauty.

    Overall, "bowl over" describes the act of astonishing or overwhelming someone with a powerful impact or surprise, leaving them momentarily unable to respond.

Common Misspellings for BOWL OVER

  • vowl over
  • nowl over
  • howl over
  • gowl over
  • biwl over
  • bkwl over
  • blwl over
  • bpwl over
  • b0wl over
  • b9wl over
  • boql over
  • bosl over
  • boel over
  • bo3l over
  • bo2l over
  • bowk over
  • bowp over
  • bowo over
  • bowl iver
  • bowlover

Etymology of BOWL OVER

The origin of the expression "bowl over" is rooted in the game of bowling. Originally, the phrase referred to knocking down all the pins with a single bowl or throw of the ball in bowling. It was later adapted figuratively to mean overwhelming or astonishing someone or something. This figurative usage emerged in the early 20th century. The act of knocking over all the pins in bowling was seen as a forceful action, and this imagery transferred to the expression's figurative meaning.

Idioms with the word BOWL OVER

  • bowl over The idiom "bowl over" means to greatly surprise or impress someone, usually in a positive way. It can also mean to physically knock someone or something down with force.

Similar spelling words for BOWL OVER

Plural form of BOWL OVER is BOWL OVERS

Conjugate verb Bowl over

CONDITIONAL

I would bowl over
you would bowl over
he/she/it would bowl over
we would bowl over
they would bowl over

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bowling over
you would be bowling over
he/she/it would be bowling over
we would be bowling over
they would be bowling over

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bowl over
you would have bowl over
he/she/it would have bowl over
we would have bowl over
they would have bowl over

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bowling over
you would have been bowling over
he/she/it would have been bowling over
we would have been bowling over
they would have been bowling over

FUTURE

I will bowl over
you will bowl over
he/she/it will bowl over
we will bowl over
they will bowl over

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bowling over
you will be bowling over
he/she/it will be bowling over
we will be bowling over
they will be bowling over

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bowled over
you will have bowled over
he/she/it will have bowled over
we will have bowled over
they will have bowled over

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bowling over
you will have been bowling over
he/she/it will have been bowling over
we will have been bowling over
they will have been bowling over

IMPERATIVE

you bowl over
we let´s bowl over

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bowl over

PAST

I bowled over
you bowled over
he/she/it bowled over
we bowled over
they bowled over

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bowling over
you were bowling over
he/she/it was bowling over
we were bowling over
they were bowling over

PAST PARTICIPLE

bowled over

PAST PERFECT

I had bowled over
you had bowled over
he/she/it had bowled over
we had bowled over
they had bowled over

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bowling over
you had been bowling over
he/she/it had been bowling over
we had been bowling over
they had been bowling over

PRESENT

I bowl over
you bowl over
he/she/it bowls over
we bowl over
they bowl over

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bowling over
you are bowling over
he/she/it is bowling over
we are bowling over
they are bowling over

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bowling over

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bowled over
you have bowled over
he/she/it has bowled over
we have bowled over
they have bowled over

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bowling over
you have been bowling over
he/she/it has been bowling over
we have been bowling over
they have been bowling over

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