Phrasal Verbs

bend down

This page is about the phrasal verb bend down

Meaning

to move the upper part of your body forwards and downwards

Synonym

bend over

For example

  • bend down David bent down to pick up his cat.

  • bend down Bend down as you go into the cave, or you'll bang your head.

Note:
"bend over" can also have the same meaning

Quick Quiz

Sally had to bend down to

a. touch her toes

b. look behind herself

c. see over the fence
a) touch her toes b) look behind herself c) see over the fence

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Contributor: Matt Errey