bent
Meaning
The word "bent" describes something that is curved or shaped at an angle, often indicating a physical distortion or a figurative inclination towards a particular attitude or behavior.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "bent" with "bent on," which implies a strong determination rather than a physical shape.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
walked
into
the
small
workshop
and
noticed
a
bent
bicycle
wheel
leaning
against
the
wall
.
She
remembered
that
her
brother
had
asked
her
to
try
fixing
it
last
week
,
so
she
decided
to
check
the
spokes
and
the
rim
carefully
.
Despite
having
only
basic
tools
,
she
worked
slowly
because
a
quick
,
careless
move
might
make
the
damage
worse
.
A
neighbour
who
had
experience
with
bikes
came
by
and
showed
her
a
small
trick
to
gently
bend
the
rim
back
into
shape
.
By
the
afternoon
the
wheel
looked
much
better
,
and
Maria
felt
proud
that
she
had
learned
a
practical
skill
.
Common Phrases
bent metal
bent rules
bent on success
Synonyms
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