Bent
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnt/
Bent (adjective)
- not straight; having a curve or angle.
- strongly wanting to do something, even if difficult.
- dishonest or illegal, especially in a professional context.
Examples
- The road was bent around the hill.
- The metal rod was bent after the accident.
Common collocations: bent wire, bent shape, bent on success, bent on achieving, bent politician
Bent (noun)
- a strong interest or natural ability in something.
Examples
- She has a bent for music.
- His bent for mathematics was evident.