Meaning & Definition of Dent in English
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Dent
/dɛnt/
noun
1. An appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
- "It made a dent in my bank account"
synonym:
- dent
2. A depression scratched or carved into a surface
synonym:
- incision,
- scratch,
- prick,
- slit,
- dent
3. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
synonym:
- dent,
- ding,
- gouge,
- nick
verb
1. Make a depression into
- "The bicycle dented my car"
synonym:
- indent,
- dent
Examples of using
Stopgap measures won't make a dent in drug addiction.