bent

//bɛnt//
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Adjective

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1

Curved or angled; not straight.

The bent nail was difficult to remove from the wall.

2

Determined or resolved to do something.

She is bent on becoming a doctor.

3

(British slang) Dishonest or corrupt.

The investigation revealed that the bent police officer had been taking bribes for years.

Antonym

Noun

1

A natural talent or inclination for something.

She has a natural bent for music.

2

A type of grass with stiff stems, often used for lawns.

The golf course is covered with bent.

Verb

1

Past tense and past participle of 'bend'.

She bent down to pick up the fallen book.