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The correct spelling is bent.
How to pronounce bent
/bɛnt/
verbIPA: /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.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.
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.
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.
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