SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Moderate

bent

The correct spelling is bent.

How to pronounce bent

/bɛnt/
verb

IPA: /bɛnt/

Say it like: Ben-t

The correct spelling is bent. To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. For example: "Don’t bend your knees."

Usage Examples

Don’t bend your knees.

Look at the trees bending in the wind.

The road bends to the right

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
  2. 2.To become curved.
  3. 3.To cause to change direction.
  4. 4.To change direction.
  5. 5.To be inclined; to direct itself.

noun

  1. 1.An inclination or talent.
  2. 2.A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.
  3. 3.The state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line; flexure; curvity.
  4. 4.A declivity or slope, as of a hill.
  5. 5.Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.

adjective

  1. 1.(Of something that is usually straight) folded, dented
  2. 2.Corrupt, dishonest
  3. 3.Homosexual.
  4. 4.Determined or insistent.
  5. 5.(Of a person) leading a life of crime.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples