Bend
Noun, Verb
UK
/bend/
US
/bend/
Definition
(v) : To make something curved or no longer straight.
(n) : A curved part in something that is usually straight.
(n) : A curved part in something that is usually straight.
Example
"(v) : Bend your arm slowly."
"(v) : He bent down to tie his shoelaces before running."
"(n) : There’s a sharp bend in the road ahead."
Explanation
The word “bend” is used when something curves or changes from a straight shape to a curved one. You can bend your body, arms, or legs. Roads or objects like wires can also bend. As a verb, it means to make something not straight. As a noun, it means a curved part of something, like a road or river.