hent

[hent]

hent Definition

• 1. to grasp or seize (something) suddenly and eagerly
• 2. a grasp or seizure

Using hent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She hent the opportunity to travel abroad.

• Example

  He hent the rope and pulled himself up.

• Example

  With a quick hent, he grabbed the ball before it rolled away.

hent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hent

• grab
• seize
• snatch
• grasp
• clutch

Phrases with hent

• get the hent of

  to become skilled at something through practice

  Example

  It took her a while to get the hent of driving a stick shift.

• at a hent

  in a hurry or rush

  Example

  I'm sorry I can't stay and chat, I'm at a hent to catch my train.

• hent and go

  to grab something quickly and leave immediately

  Example

  I just need to hent and go, I'm running late for my appointment.

Origins of hent

Old English 'hentan', related to German 'heben' meaning 'to lift'

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Summary: hent in Brief

'Hent' [hent] is a verb that means to suddenly and eagerly grasp or seize something. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a grasp or seizure. The phrase 'get the hent of' means to become skilled at something through practice, while 'at a hent' means in a hurry or rush. 'Hent and go' refers to grabbing something quickly and leaving immediately.