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bend

Pronunciation: [bɛnd]

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Learn how to use bend in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to shape something by curving it. When you bend something, you change it from being straight to being curved or angled. You can bend things like metal or your own body.

Example

She can easily bend a piece of wire into a new shape for her art project.

Example

He couldn't bend the stick because it was too thick and strong.

Example

Can you bend this paper without tearing it?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to make your body parts change position, often by leaning or flexing. Like when you bend your knees to jump or bend over to tie your shoes.

Example

Before running, you should bend your knees to warm up.

Example

She didn't bend over to pick up the toy because it was too far away.

Example

How do you bend your back when picking something up?

Context: “physical shape”

(noun) a curve or angle in something that was once straight. If a road or a piece of metal has a bend, it doesn't go straight anymore; it turns or curves.

Example

There is a gentle bend in the road that makes the drive more interesting.

Example

The stick was straight, with no bends at all.

Example

Is there a bend in the path ahead?

How to pronounce bend

Pronunciation: [bɛnd]

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