Search
Select the dictionary language
bent
01
having a curve or inclination in a specific direction
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most bent
Comparative
more bent
gradable
Examples
The tree branches were bent under the weight of the heavy snow, forming graceful arcs against the winter sky.
02
determined or strongly inclined towards a particular course of action or belief
Examples
Despite the challenges, she was bent on pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
03
used of the back and knees; stooped
Bent
01
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
bents
02
a special way of doing something
03
an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
04
grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
Lexical Tree
unbent
bent
bend
