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mend

The correct spelling is mend.

How to pronounce mend

/mɛnd/
noun

IPA: /mɛnd/

Say it like: Men-d

The correct spelling is mend. A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending. For example: "My trousers have a big rip in them and need a mend."

Usage Examples

My trousers have a big rip in them and need a mend.

My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending.

Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending.
  2. 2.The act of repairing.

verb

  1. 1.To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
  2. 2.To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
  3. 3.To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
  4. 4.To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.

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