noun
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
Synonyms
Examples
- the set of his mind was obvious
noun
grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
Synonyms
bent grass
bent-grass
noun
an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
noun
a special way of doing something
Synonyms
Examples
- he had a bent for it
- he had a special knack for getting into trouble
- he couldn't get the hang of it
adjective
fixed in your purpose
Synonyms
bent on(p)
dead set(p)
out to(p)
Examples
- bent on going to the theater
- dead set against intervening
- out to win every event
adjective
used of the back and knees
Synonyms
Examples
- stooped
- on bended knee
- with bent (or bended) back
adjective
of metal e.g.
Synonyms
Examples
- bent nails
- a car with a crumpled front end
- dented fenders