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Synonyms & Similar Words
incline
tilt
slant
lean
curve
bow
bend
flex
warp
twist
turn
deflect
deviate
diverge
incline
slope
angle
cant
list
tip
pitch
yaw
swerve
veer
crook
hook
kink
bias
disposition
propensity
proclivity
tendency
inclination
predilection
Meaning of Bent
The primary meaning of the word "Bent" is past tense and past participle of bend, meaning to change direction or shape by making a curve.
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of bend, meaning to change direction or shape by making a curve
- Having a strong inclination or talent for something
- Intended or adapted for a particular purpose
- Unjustly or corruptly influenced
Etymology of Bent
The word "Bent" originated from Old English "bent" and "bendan", which is also related to the Old Norse "benda" and Old High German "bantan"
Historically, the word has been used since the 13th century to describe something that is curved or has a particular inclination
Example Uses
- The branch was bent by the heavy snow
- She has a bent for music and plays the piano beautifully
- The judge was bent by the defendant's lawyer and gave a lenient sentence
- The road was bent around the mountain, providing a scenic view