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bent

The word “bent” has 1 syllable: bent

It's pronounced as /bɛnt/

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In the thesaurus, “bent” has 330 synonyms and 102 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bent

Antonyms for bent

Meanings of bent

  • verb
    1. To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
    2. To become curved.
    3. To cause to change direction.
    4. To change direction.
    5. To be inclined; to direct itself.
    6. (usually with "down") To stoop.
    7. To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
    8. To force to submit.
    9. To submit.
    10. To apply to a task or purpose.
    11. To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
    12. To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
    13. To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
    14. To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
    15. To swing the body when rowing.
  • noun
    1. An inclination or talent.
    2. A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.
    3. The state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line; flexure; curvity.
    4. A declivity or slope, as of a hill.
    5. Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.
    6. A transverse frame of a framed structure; a subunit of framing.
    7. Tension; force of acting; energy; impetus.
    8. Any of various stiff or reedy grasses.
    9. A grassy area, grassland.
    10. The old dried stalks of grasses.
  • adjective
    1. (Of something that is usually straight) folded, dented.
    2. Corrupt, dishonest.
    3. Homosexual.
    4. Determined or insistent.
    5. (Of a person) leading a life of crime.
    6. Inaccurately aimed.
    7. Suffering from the bends.
    8. High from both marijuana and alcohol.

Example Sentences

  • The metal rod was bent out of shape after the accident.
  • He carefully straightened the bent wire with pliers.
  • The fence became bent during the heavy storm.
  • She noticed the nail was bent and replaced it with a new one.
  • The old sign stood bent beside the road.

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