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'bent' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'bent' with 12 example sentences.


bent adjective

: fixed in your purpose

: used of the back and knees; stooped

: of metal e.g.

bent noun

: 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.
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