Definition of Bent
Bent
bent


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
crooked and not straight;

e.g. The hinge was bent and the lid wouldn't shut properly.

(adjective)
resolved, determined or set on;

e.g. He is bent on attending the concert no matter how inconvenient it would be for him.

(noun)
inclination;

e.g. She has a natural bent for art and illustration.

(verb)
past tense of the word "bend";

e.g. The muscular man bent the metal rod so easily!

(adjective)
corrupt or dishonest;

e.g. The bent cop forged evidence to put an innocent person in jail.



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