bent
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noun \ˈbent\Definition of BENT
1
: unenclosed grassland
2
Origin of BENT
Middle English, grassy place, bent grass, from Old English beonot-; akin to Old High German binuz rush
First Known Use: 14th century
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2bent
adjectiveDefinition of BENT
1
: changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition <bent twigs>
2
: strongly inclined : determined —usually used with on <was bent on going>
3
— bent out of shape
: extremely upset or angry
See Examples of BENT
- With your knees slightly bent, bend forward and touch your toes.
- <the drug dealer knew which of the cops were bent>
Origin of BENT
Middle English, from past participle of benden to bend
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BENT
- Synonyms
- dishonest [chiefly British], crooked, deceptive, double-dealing, duplicitous, fast, fraudulent, guileful, rogue, shady, sharp, shifty, underhand, underhanded
- Antonyms
- aboveboard, honest, straight
3bent
nounDefinition of BENT
2
: capacity of endurance
3
: a transverse framework (as in a bridge) to carry lateral as well as vertical loads
Origin of BENT
irregular from 1bend
First Known Use: 1586
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