'bent' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'bent' with 12 example sentences.
- bent adjective
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: fixed in your purpose
: used of the back and knees; stooped
: of metal e.g.
- bent noun
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: a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
: grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
: an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
: a special way of doing something
Why are you so bent out of shape?
The thick material bent the needle of my sewing machine.
The bamboo bent but did not break.
She bent down and picked up the coin.
Why is the banana bent?
He has a natural bent for music.
She bent over the child.
He's hell-bent on finding out who killed his daughter.
He is bent on buying a seaside villa.
The bough bent under the weight of the snow.
This key won't work because it's bent.
She is bent on becoming a lawyer.