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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