Cool MateMeaning of Bent
not straight
In simple words: Not straight; curved or twisted.
Bent in a sentence
- a piece of bent wire
- Do this exercise with your knees bent *(= not with your legs straight)*.
- The lamp post got bent in the crash.
- Lock your elbows in a slightly bent position.
- a small bent old woman
- He was **bent double** with laughter.
- She seems bent on making life difficult for me.
- to be bent on destruction/revenge
- He's your typical supervillain, bent on world domination.
- Don't get bent out of shape about it. It was just a mistake!
How to use Bent
Use 'bent' to describe objects that are not straight, like a bent wire. Avoid using it for abstract concepts, as it's more physical in nature.
Grammar pattern
bent + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'bent' paper clip that has lost its shape.
Related words
Synonyms for Bent
- curved
- twisted
- warped
- deformed
- angled
Common mistakes with Bent
- Confused with 'bent' as a moral definition, meaning dishonest.
- Using 'bend' instead of 'bent' when describing past actions.
- Not using the correct past participle form in passive constructions.
Bent appears in
Bent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
منحني
غير مستقيم؛ مقوس أو ملتوي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাঁকানো, বেঁকে যাওয়া
সোজা নয় এমন; বাঁকানো বা মোচড়ানো।
- GermanDeutsch
verbogen, gekrümmt
Nicht gerade; gekrümmt oder verdreht.
- SpanishEspañol
Doblado
No recto; curvado o torcido.
- Persianفارسی
خمیده، کج شده
نه صاف؛ خمیده یا پیچ خورده.
- FrenchFrançais
Courbé, tordu
Pas droit ; courbé ou tordu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुड़ा हुआ, झुका हुआ
सीधा नहीं; मुड़ा हुआ या टेढ़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Piegato, storto, curvo
Non dritto; curvo o storto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dobrado, Curvado, Torto
Não reto; curvado ou torcido.
- RussianРусский
Согнутый, Изогнутый
Не прямой; изогнутый или скрученный.
- Urduاردو
مُڑا ہوا، خمیدہ
سیدھا نہیں؛ مُڑا ہوا یا ٹیڑھا۔
- Chinese中文
弯曲的
不直；弯曲或扭曲的。
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Frequently asked questions about Bent
What does Bent mean?
Not straight; curved or twisted.
What is the definition of Bent?
not straight
How do you use Bent in a sentence?
a piece of bent wire
Can you give another example of Bent?
Do this exercise with your knees bent *(= not with your legs straight)*.
What are synonyms for Bent?
Common alternatives include curved, twisted, warped, deformed, angled.
What is the opposite of Bent?
Opposite meanings include straight, even, aligned.
What words go with Bent?
It commonly pairs with be, look, become, slightly, bent double.
What are common mistakes when using Bent?
Confused with 'bent' as a moral definition, meaning dishonest. Using 'bend' instead of 'bent' when describing past actions. Not using the correct past participle form in passive constructions.
How do you pronounce Bent?
US: /["/bent/"]/, UK: /["/bent/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bent?
Use 'bent' to describe objects that are not straight, like a bent wire. Avoid using it for abstract concepts, as it's more physical in nature.
What CEFR level is Bent?
"Bent" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.