What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bent
Example
The tree branch was bent under the weight of the snow. [bent: adjective]
Example
He bent down to pick up the fallen pen from the floor. [bent: verb]
crooked
Example
She drew a crooked line on the paper. [crooked: adjective]
Example
The old man walked with a crooked back. [crooked: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bent is more commonly used than crooked in everyday language. Bent is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while crooked is less common and often used in specific situations where multiple curves or angles are involved.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bent and crooked?
Both bent and crooked can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, bent is generally more neutral and can be used in a wider range of formality levels, while crooked may have a slightly more informal or colloquial tone.
