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- Dictionarybent/bɛnt/
verb
- 1. past and past participle of bend
adjective
- 1. sharply curved or having an angle: "a piece of bent wire" Similar Opposite
- 2. determined to do or have: "a missionary bent on saving souls"
noun
- 1. a natural talent or inclination: "a man of a religious bent"
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BENT definition: 1. past simple and past participle of bend 2. curved and not straight or flat: 3. (especially of a…. Learn more.
The meaning of BENT is unenclosed grassland. How to use bent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bent.
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.
1. [ bent ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. curved; crooked: a bent stick. a bent bow; a bent stick. Synonyms: rounded, hooked. determined; set; resolved (usually followed by on ): to be bent on buying a new car. Synonyms: intent. Chiefly British Slang. morally crooked; corrupt. stolen: bent merchandise. unbalanced or crazy; irrational:
bent. ( bɛnt) adj. 1. not straight; curved. 2. ( foll by on) fixed (on a course of action); resolved (to); determined (to) 3. slang. a. dishonest; corrupt.
If someone is bent on doing something, especially something harmful, they are determined to do it. [disapproval] He's bent on suicide. [ + on/upon] 5. singular noun. If you have a bent for something, you have a natural ability to do it or a natural interest in it.
Made curved or crooked; not straight. Webster's New World. Determined to take a course of action. I was bent on going to the concert. American Heritage. Strongly inclined or determined. Bent on going. Webster's New World. Corrupt; venal. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (10) Synonyms: out-to. dead-set. bent-on. bended. dented. crumpled
curved and not now straight or flat: The metal bars were bent and twisted. bent on sth/doing sth. determined to do something or get something: Both parties are bent on destroying each other's chances of winning.
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Definition of bent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
