Meaning & Definition of Bent in English
English⟶
Bent
/bɛnt/
noun
1. A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
- "The set of his mind was obvious"
synonym:
- bent,
- set
2. Grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
synonym:
- bent,
- bent grass,
- bent-grass
3. An area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
synonym:
- bent
4. A special way of doing something
- "He had a bent for it"
- "He had a special knack for getting into trouble"
- "He couldn't get the hang of it"
synonym:
- bent,
- knack,
- hang
adjective
1. Fixed in your purpose
- "Bent on going to the theater"
- "Dead set against intervening"
- "Out to win every event"
synonym:
- bent,
- bent on(p),
- dead set(p),
- out to(p)
2. Used of the back and knees
- Stooped
- "On bended knee"
- "With bent (or bended) back"
synonym:
- bended,
- bent
3. Of metal e.g.
- "Bent nails"
- "A car with a crumpled front end"
- "Dented fenders"
synonym:
- bent,
- crumpled,
- dented
Examples of using
Tom bent down and picked up a handful of sand.
This key won't work because it's bent.
Tom bent down to get a closer look at the flower.