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    bent
    /bɛnt/

    verb

    • 1. past and past participle of bend

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a natural talent or inclination: "a man of a religious bent"

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  3. Bent can be a verb, an adjective, or a noun with different meanings. As a verb, it means to bend something. As an adjective, it can mean curved, dishonest, or gay. As a noun, it can mean a natural skill or tendency.

  4. The meaning of BENT is changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition. How to use bent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bent.

  5. Bent can mean curved, crooked, determined, corrupt, crazy, or gay, depending on the context. It can also be a noun for personal inclination, capacity of endurance, or a type of grass. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of bent.

  6. If you have a knack or aptitude for doing something, you can say you have a bent for it. Perhaps you have a bent for woodworking, creating fabulous desserts, or writing poetry, you are good at it. The noun bent can also refer to a strong inclination to react to something in a specific manner.

  7. Bent has multiple meanings as an adjective, noun, or verb. It can mean curved, crooked, determined, dishonest, homosexual, or a type of grass. Learn how to use bent in different contexts and sentences.

  8. Definition of bent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. Bent can be an adjective meaning curved, determined, or corrupt, or a noun meaning a type of grass or a personal inclination. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of bent from various sources.