bend
Meaning
A bend is a curve or angle in something, like a road or a piece of metal.
💡 Don't confuse "bend" with "break"; bending means to curve without breaking.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
driving
along
a
quiet
country
road
when
I
came
to
a
sharp
bend
.
I
slowed
down
because
I
could
not
see
what
was
around
the
bend
and
the
road
was
narrow
.
A
small
river
ran
beside
the
road
and
trees
made
the
place
calm
and
green
.
I
stopped
for
a
minute
to
listen
to
the
water
and
breathe
the
fresh
air
before
I
continued
my
trip
.
Common Phrases
sharp bend
gentle bend
bend in the road
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