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dent

[dent]

dent Definition

a small hollow mark or series of marks on a surface, caused by pressure or damage.

Using dent: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car had a dent in the door.

  • Example

    He made a dent in the pile of paperwork.

  • Example

    The hailstorm dented the roof of the house.

dent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dent

Phrases with dent

  • to make progress in reducing or achieving something

    Example

    The new policy has put a dent in the number of traffic accidents.

  • to make an impact or impression

    Example

    Her speech really made a dent in the audience's opinion.

  • to damage or destroy something

    Example

    The vandals kicked a dent in the side of the car.

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Summary: dent in Brief

The term 'dent' [dent] refers to a small hollow mark or series of marks on a surface, caused by pressure or damage. It can be used to describe physical damage to objects such as cars or buildings, as well as progress made towards goals, as in 'The new policy has put a dent in the number of traffic accidents.'

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