bent
Pronunciation: [bɛnt]
Context: "shape or position"
(adjective) when something has an angle, curve, or is not straight. If you bend a piece of paper, it changes from being straight to bent.
Example
The bent branch made it easy to climb the tree.
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The stick was not bent; it was perfectly straight.
Example
Is the metal rod bent or still straight?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to shape something by curving it or pushing it out of its original shape. Like when you bend a spoon with your hands.
Example
She bent the wire into a beautiful shape for her art project.
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He didn't bend the paper; he kept it flat.
Example
Can you bend this plastic? Or is it too hard?
Context: "commitment"
(verb) to be determined to do something, often in a strong way. When you are bent on doing something, it means you really want to do it and won't stop.
Example
He was bent on finishing his homework before dinner.
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She was not bent on leaving early; she wanted to stay longer.
Example
Are you bent on winning the game today?
Context: "disposition"
(noun) a natural tendency or interest in something. If someone has a bent for art, it means they really like art and are good at it.
Example
Her bent for music showed when she started playing the piano at a young age.
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He had no bent for sports and preferred reading instead.
Example
What is your bent? Do you like art or science more?