bend

[bɛnd]

bend Definition

• 1. to cause something to curve or become curved
• 2. to lean or turn away from a straight line or a level surface
• 3. a curved part of something

Using bend: Examples

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

• Example

  She bent the wire into a circle.

• Example

  The road bends to the left.

• Example

  He bent down to pick up the pen.

• Example

  The pipe has a slight bend in it.

bend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bend

• curve
• twist
• turn
• bow
• arch

Antonyms for bend

• straighten
• flatten

Phrases with bend

• bend over backwards

  to make a great effort to help or please someone

  Example

  I've bent over backwards to help you, but you still don't appreciate it.

• around the bend

  crazy or eccentric

  Example

  I think my neighbor is a little around the bend.

• bend someone's ear

  to talk to someone for a long time, especially in a way that they find annoying

  Example

  I'm sorry I'm late. My boss was bending my ear about the new project.

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Summary: bend in Brief

The verb 'bend' [bɛnd] means to curve or lean away from a straight line or level surface. It can also refer to the act of causing something to curve. The noun 'bend' refers to a curved part of something. Common phrases include 'bend over backwards,' meaning to make a great effort to help or please someone, and 'around the bend,' meaning crazy or eccentric.