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bent

Pronunciation: [bɛnt]

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Learn how to use bent in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce bent

Pronunciation: [bɛnt]

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